SAZ'S CATERING TEAM
Curt Kluth
Creating memorable events by using forward thinking and paying close attention to detail with Saz’s Hospitality Group is what Saz’s Chief Financial Officer and Festival Director, Curt Kluth, prides himself…
Joe Brueggemann
“Excellence is not a skill; it is an attitude.” Generally speaking, a great quote. But for Joe, this motto is a way of life and a clear expectation for the…
Casey Sazama Schneck
For more than half his life, Casey has greeted each morning looking forward to the work day ahead with colleagues who have become like family in a business he’s seen…
Matt Hawkins
Known dually for keeping his cool in the face of chaos and for his creative approach to on-the-spot problem solving, Matt has been an asset to Saz’s for over two…
Kristal Kaiser
A 2014 addition to Saz’s Hospitality Group, Kristal brings to the table a myriad of professional experience in marketing, public relations and event management. With nearly 20 years of food…
Bryan Neuschaefer
A Milwaukee-area native and the oldest of four, Bryan spent his childhood in and near the kitchen with his Grandfather, participating in every detail of planning frequent family gatherings. While…
Hannah Kitzerow
Saz’s Festivals Director and Community Engagement, Hannah Kitzerow started in our Festivals Division when she was just 14 years old. Now with Saz’s Hospitality Group for 15+ years, she has…
Joe Seeby
Saz's Festival Director, Joe Seeby started his Saz's adventure in 2015 as a beverage runner for Bastille Days. Since then he has become a permanent addition to Saz's Hospitality Group.…
Kellie Commons
With over 10 years of office administration experience and a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Purdue University, Kellie Commons brings a plethora of technical know-how and invaluable insight to…
Brian Taborski
There are very few who really know what direction they’re headed at the age of 14, but for Brian Taborski, our Executive Chef, getting his first taste of the industry…
Steve Holz
“Saz’s gave me the skillset for life and a culinary career, which has brought me back full circle to my roots.” It would seem, then, that rolling mozzarella sticks by…
Jaime Peterson
With a personal philosophy of “you don’t ask, you don’t get” and an insatiable need to succeed Jaime Peterson brings her many years of experience to Saz’s Hospitality Group as…
Melissa Shaw
Tenacious, resourceful, and eager to always find a way to say “yes!”, Melissa Shaw brings nearly two decades of hospitality experience to Saz’s Hospitality Group as Senior Sales & Event…
Michelle Anderson
It’s often said that Northern Kentucky is the border between the Midwest and the South. As evidenced by over fifteen years in the hospitality industry, Michelle has successfully blended Midwestern…
Katie Hoffman
Even as a young girl born and raised in Milwaukee, Katie was drawn to the process of event planning and execution. While shadowing her Uncle and learning the trade firsthand…
Emily Ferger
A passion for art initially led Associate Sales and Event Manager, Emily Ferger, to pursue a degree in interior design. She soon discovered that her love of art was more…
Julie White
After spending the last 5 years in talent acquisition and recruitment, Julie White decided it was time to rejoin the hospitality industry at “this iconic Milwaukee company.” Julie brings 20+…
Jessica Pham
You’ll most likely find Marketing Specialist Jessica at her desk, wearing giant headphones, and writing copy or tinkering on the backend of the website. With a “let’s see what happens”…
Brittany Mirr
As Office Coordinator for Saz’s Catering, Brittany Mirr is the first person you’ll meet when walking into our Walker’s Point location. Her warm and inviting disposition perfectly complements her ability…
