Anthony Lambatos

The Coach | CEO

Anthony Lambatos is melding the historic Footers name with new and exciting trends in catering. He grew up in the business, from scraping plates for his dad, founder of Footers Catering Jimmy Lambatos, to hosting his own concession stand at Parade of Homes in High School. He has worked full time for Footers Catering since 2004 as Vice President and became Co-Owner and CEO at the beginning of 2010. Anthony is passionate about taking the knowledge he has learned from his Father and putting a fresh spin on it.

Quote to live by: "Happiness is a matter of perspective. It's up to you to decide which angle to look from."

April Lambatos

The Head Honcho of Happiness | COO

April Lambatos has been gaining experience in the catering/hospitality industry since 1996. Learning the ropes of the business from the bottom up and literally beginning her catering career washing dishes. After earning a business degree from the University of Florida and learning hospitality from Walt Disney World Resorts April realized catering was her passion. As Co-Owner and COO, April brings a fresh energy to the team and a determination to create one of the best places to work.

Quote to live by: "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Colbért Callen

The Team Mom | Director of Sales and Marketing

Colbért has been with the Footers Catering family since 2007. She was first introduced to the company when seeking out a caterer for her own wedding and found the perfect fit not only for her special day, but also for a passionate career. She has been an integral part in growing the company’s family of brands to now include an event venue, Social Capitol; a heartled leadership consulting company, MIBE; and a future quick-service restaurant, Arvada Garage. In her current Executive Leadership role she leads the Event Coordination Team, Marketing Team, Hospitality Team, and Venue Team. Colbert is currently on the board for the International Caterers Association, which is dedicated to the growth and success of hospitality and event professionals.

A proud University of Colorado-Boulder Alumni, she served on the Alumni Board for over a decade, helping found a chapter in Denver specifically for Young Alumni. Colbert lives in Littleton, Colorado, where she and her husband, Nick, grew up. They have a ten-year-old daughter, Nina, and Colbert is an active volunteer with the Littleton Public Schools Foundation.

Quote to live by: "Having power is not nearly as important as what you choose to do with it." – Roald Dahl

Sam Totten

The Ambassador of Awesomeness | Operations

Sam Totten has worked for Footers Catering part time since he was 15 years old. After graduating from Arizona State University with a Masters degree in Architecture, he returned to the Footers team full time in 2009. Sam is a "jack-of-all-trades," wears many hats, and uses his unparalleled passion and creativity to design cutting edge innovative displays, eye-catching marketing materials, efficiency enhancing digital tools, sweet company swag, and a bunch of other stuff! He is our walking Mission Statement and his ambitions to create, build, and make things better everyday show in all aspects of his work.

Quote to live by: "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark."

Jason Sutton

The Food Architect | Director of Operations

Executive Chef Jason Sutton leads the Footers Catering culinary team in internal and external logistics, alongside Co-Executive Chef Heather Carr. The “Food Architect” and his team execute over 600 full-service off-site events and feed more than 75,000 guests each year. Sutton is passionate about sharing his unique knowledge and experience to help caterers around the country improve their leadership and company culture.

Even before graduating from Kendall College in Chicago, Sutton was hand selected to be part of the opening team for Terzo Piano - A Chef Tony Mantuano Restaurant. At 21-years-old Sutton organized and managed the hot food line for a restaurant with daily covers over 300 guests. After graduation Sutton ventured west for an externship at the AAA four-diamond Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Restaurant in Kapalua, Hawaii. Sutton was selected for a Butcher Apprenticeship under a Certified Master Butcher of 35+ years. Over three years he contributed in every kitchen at the $22-million resort and gained an incredibly versatile knowledge of flavors.

Sutton has produced incredible event experiences with Footers Catering over the past five years. He has successfully organized logistics for some of the most complex off-premise catering experiences in the industry, including the Velorama Festival serving 15,000 guests over three days; the Oath Global Sales Conference serving 13,800 meals over two days; and the Triple Bypass Bike Ride serving 5,300 meals over two days. Each of these events was held in a remote location with zero kitchen facilities, where Sutton not only had to execute award-winning menus, but also build kitchen facilities from the ground-up. Sutton has gained a national reputation for being an expert in large-scale event logistics, and was asked to be part of the 5,000-guest opening party for the Frozen Musical in New York City, and help produce a million-dollar wedding experience in Indianapolis, IN.

His talent has been recognized by the International Caterers Association, where he currently serves as Board Culinary Chair, with a focus on scholarship mentors for the national catering conference Catersource. Sutton was also requested to fulfill the prestigious three-year position as the ICA’s culinary education director, leading hundreds of chefs and all culinary production at the 8,500-attendee conference. He has been a featured speaker in front of national audiences at the Catersource and was the 2016 Rapid Recipe Contest Entrée Champion.

Quotes to live by: "I won't eat any cereal that doesn't turn the milk purple." ~ Bill Watterson, "When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all." ~ Futurama

Lindsey Gertz

The Party Princess | Senior Relationship Specialist

Lindsey Gertz has been a part of the Footers team since 2006. Her passion for perfection is contagious, and her attention to detail helps to make some of Footers' largest events go off without a hitch. Her creative ideas and eagerness to be on the cutting edge of the event world keeps all of us reaching for something new. Recently Lindsey added to the Footers Family with her son Landon and daughter Audrey. Lindsey enjoys the flexibility of working for a family owned business; it allows her to be an active Mom and career woman.

Quote to live by: "Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it." ~ Julia Child

Yvonne DeVries

The Capitol Socialite | Social Capitol Sales Manager

Yvonne is originally from San Jose, California and moved to Colorado in 2019 with her husband Cory, two kiddos Maverick and Indie, and their dog, Nola. She has been in the hospitality industry for 20 years working both corporate and private events throughout California. In her time off, you can find Yvonne traveling, entertaining, or somewhere getting lost outdoors.

Quote to live by: “To me, life without veal stock, pork fat, sausage, organ meat, demi-glace, or even stinky cheese is a life not worth living.” – Anthony Bourdain

Stephanie Zemler

The Curator of Creativity | Design and Brand Manager

Stephanie has worked in the Denver catering and event industry since 2007. She joined the Footers family in 2012 as staffing coordinator, and in 2016 brought her passion for creativity to the company by establishing Footers Design & Decor department. In her role as “The Curator of Creativity” she innovates a wide range of design services including floral, printing, custom event design, and much more! Stephanie is also a member of Footers Marketing team and her keen eye for detail has been instrumental in enhancing the company's aesthetic appeal and brand identity. She is a Colorado native and when she's not creating she can be found running or hiking with her dog Roo.

Quote to live by: "You are always free to do something that makes you smile" ~ Unknown

Krystal Hoeft

The Rainmaker | Controller

Krystal Hoeft is originally from Flagstaff, Arizona where she received her Business Management degree from Northern Arizona University. She moved to Denver in 2003 and lives with her Husband, two Daughters Kiera and Kinsley and two furry friends Fox & Kaya. She has over 14 years in the financial service industry and received her MBA from Regis University. She joined the Footers Family in 2015 and oversees the day-to-day finance operations of the company and is in charge of all collections, disbursements, taxes and payroll.

Quote to live by: "Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success." ~ Napoleon Hill

Tabitha Hossfeld

Creative Connoisseur | Senior Sales Coordinator

Tabitha grew up on a large cattle ranch near the Wyoming/Montana border. As soon as she could see over the top of the bar she was helping her grandmother run the family-owned restaurant and bar, and inherited her passion for cooking and hospitality. Tabitha has been in the Denver event industry since 2015 and planned over 1,100 events. Her favorite part of the process is collaborating during the initial design/concept phase, where she is always ready to challenge how far boundaries can be pushed to create a truly unique experience. A self-proclaimed "crazy dog mom," her favorite part of every day is early morning puppy snuggles with coffee….lots of coffee. She loves music and collects records as well as limited edition concert posters.

Quote to live by: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Dr Suess

Sarah Amick

Diamond of Design | Senior Sales Coordinator

Sarah fell in love with Colorado during an internship in Crested Butte and always vowed to return. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Sarah joined the events team of a large-scale music festival, but when the opportunity to plan events in Denver arose, Sarah jumped at the chance to trade the beach for the mountains. Sarah loves working with clients to achieve their vision and keeps them having fun along the way. When not working, you can find Sarah crying about how terrible the Gamecocks are (yet again), cheering on her new home’s various sports teams, catching a show at Red Rocks, or rock climbing.

Quote to live by: “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” Pablo Picasso

Erin Hehn

The Party Whisperer | Marketing & Venue Relationships

Erin Hehn has been in the Denver events industry since 2005. After finding her niche as the go-to party planner for friends at CU-Boulder, her love for details and gatherings continued as an Event Coordinator at a local venue. She expanded to build her own her own wedding coordination company, as well as had the privilege to travel internationally for corporate and non-profit functions. Having been a longtime fan of their excellence and culture, she’s excited to be a part of the Footers Family! She brings a drama-free approach to solving challenges, and a passion for establishing lasting connections with clients.

Quote to live by: “Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark.” – Jay Danzie

Erin Young

Dancing Queen | Sales Coordinator

Erin is a third generation Colorado Native and although she does not rock the “Native” bumper sticker, she is very proud of her Colorado roots. After a career in Property Management and Commercial Real Estate, Erin decided it was time to follow her creative passions and jump into the event world… and she couldn’t be more excited! Footers had been on her heart for years and so she is very grateful to be part of the team and is looking forward to building amazing relationships with her clients! In her free time you will most likely find Erin doing something fun around town, hanging with family and friends, hiking or dancing!

Quote to live by: “Life is too short to live with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it’d be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.” Dr. Seuss

Cara Eisenberg

The Maestro of Mazels | Sales Coordinator

Cara joined the Footers Family with a passion for food, design, and of course- events! After earning her degree at the University of Georgia, Cara moved west to explore the Rockies and sharpen her skill set. With a background of Personal Organizing, Cara has a detail-oriented mind that lends well to every event she is on. Her fun demeanor and quick wit brighten up those around her and provide for a synergistic experience when it comes to planning your perfect event. When she’s outside of Footers she enjoys traveling, enjoying a concert (or yoga!) at Red Rocks, eating great food, and playing with her pup- Roux!

Quote to live by: "Fight as if you're right, Listen as if you're wrong" - William Coyne

Kat Keefer

The Jockey of Joy | Senior Event Producer

Kat joined the Footers Family with a passion for event innovation and logistics. After graduating from Christopher Newport University, she moved to Tampa, Florida to be closer to the beach. There, she was able to enhance her skills while she worked as a Marketing Professional producing Cybersecurity Industry Events. During the Pandemic, she traded in the beach for the mountains and moved to Denver – and never looked back! Her energetic, social manner and keen eye for detail help bring client’s visions to life! Outside of Footers, Kat enjoys traveling, hiking with her dog, catching sports games, and going to concerts (especially at Red Rocks).

Quote to live by: “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”– Babe Ruth

Erin DeVoe

Design & Marketing Production

Erin D. is a recent college graduate of Indiana University where she spent the past four years majoring in Event Management and Hospitality. After living her entire life in Indiana, she decided to leave the Midwest and move to Colorado. Footers is her first professional job in her career, but she has had opportunities to work at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the Indiana University Auditorium and The Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Outside of Footers, you will find Erin playing guitar, drawing, or practicing her newfound love of skiing!

Quote to live by: “Consider again that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives.” – Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot

Nadia John

Welcome Desk Hero

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Paige Shaffer

The Pétillant of Parties | Event Producer

Paige started working in the food service industry when she was in college doing everything from being a hostess, server, and bartender. She especially loved bartending because of how social the position is and loved all of the interactions between guests. After graduating with a degree in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University, she moved to Colorado in September of 2017 where she started at Footers Catering. Paige has experience working as a Hospitality Hero, Mix Master, the Footers Front Desk in the office, and has now worked her way up to The Pétillant of Parties! Outside of Footers, Paige practices being the best dog mom she can be and spending as much time outdoor and hiking with my pup as possible!

Quote to live by: "A party without cake is just a meeting" ~ Julia Child

Mason Grismore

Lead Party Chef

Full bio coming soon.

Austin Jarvis

Lead Party Chef

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Austin Rodriguez

Lead Party Chef

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Justin Bellamy

Warehouse Wizard

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Ronney Reynolds

Lead Party Chef

Ronney has been part of the Footers family since 2002, making him our most seasoned lead event chef. With his tenure, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the off-site catering world. Ronney has found an awesome balance between hard work and humor that makes him one of Footers most popular Chefs de Par-tay.

Sam Robinson

Lead Party Chef

Since coming aboard in 2005, Sam "Bam" has been our go to Chef for giving back. Previously he ran the culinary department for his alma matter, Mullen High School. These days you can find him behind the oven, grill or fryer as your Lead Party Chef and on Thanksgiving, volunteering to cook and serve holiday dinner at one of our non-profit partners, Café 180.

Dylan Westfall

The Flavor Creator | Chef de Tournant

Dylan roots are in Oklahoma, where he studied Hospitality at Oklahoma State University. After completing his degree, Dylan moved to Colorado to hone his skills. He went to culinary school at Johnson & Wales and joined the Footers Family in 2016. As Lead Tasting Chef, Dylan is passionate about creating memorable experiences for Footers clients and guests at our tasting experiences, and helping design innovative menus for their events!

Quote to live by: "Always start out with a larger pot than you think you need." ~ Julia Child

Thach Tran

The Spirit Guide | Executive Chef

Saigon, Vietnam. The sights, sounds, smells and tastes left a strong impression on Chef Thach growing up, and it was in this exotic environment that his love affair with food began. It was also in his family that this love deepened. His grandmother taught him to appreciate food and understand it fully as more than nourishment, but a way of life.

Chef Thach moved with his family to America at the age of nine, and the convenience foods he primarily experienced left him disappointed. He began studying the methods of Western cooking by watching Alton Brown's technically-driven Food Network shows. After graduating from the culinary program at Johnson & Wales University, he worked in some of Denver's top restaurants, catering companies, and hotels since 2006.

In April of 2024 Chef Thach became the Executive Chef of Denver’s Best Catering Company and joined the Footers Catering family. The lively, high-energy group perfectly complements Chef Thach's creative, interactive, and authentically inspired culinary creations. It is here at Footers that Thach has the opportunity to share his love, passion and experience cooking Global Cuisine with the greater dining community.

Bryce Cherven

The Mad Scientist | Executive Pastry Chef

Bryce has been a familiar face within the Footers Family since 2016 when she graduated from The Art Institute of Colorado for Baking & Pastry. She spent 3 years in Phoenix cutting her teeth everywhere from Full-Service Catering, Fine Dining, Farmers Markets, Meal Prep Services, and Micro Businesses. Bryce was thrilled to return home in 2022 to share her experiences and re-join the Footers Family. On her days off you will find Bryce brunching, playing games, and at the park with her dog, Nutmeg.

Quote to live by: "Food can be expressive and therefore food can be art." ~ Grant Achatz

Stevie Szlepcsik

Tasting Chef

Full bio coming soon.

Kira Cook

Chef de Par-Tay

Hailing from Manhattan, KS (GO CATS!), Kira has lived in CO with her husband Dave since 2005. Originally going to Kansas State University for Theatre and Costume Design, she decided to pursue her next passion and attend culinary school in Denver in 2012. In 2017, she graduated with a Bachelor's in Culinary Management. Her ultimate goal is to open up a fully deducted gluten free restaurant. When not working, you can find her at home lounging with her cats, crafting and sewing, or playing games on her phone.

Quote to live by: "Don't dream it, be it!" ~ Dr. Frankenfurter

Stephanie Pound

Swiss Army Chef | Production Sous Chef

Stephanie is a born and raised Colorado native and graduate of Johnson and Wales with a degree in Baking and Pastry. Stephanie is fascinated with learning everything she can from sweet to savory, Tastings, inventory, menu creation, and being a Lead Chef. There is always something new to learn and she is always up for any challenge!

Quote to live by: "I try to let my decisions be guided not by what I think will succeed or fail, but what I am going to learn from that process." ~ Lin-Manuel Miranda

Emily Maynard

Engagement Enthusiast, Marketing Project Manager

Emily Maynard is a Chicago native and the third Arizona State University graduate (Fork ‘Em!) to join the Footers family. An internship with a restaurant association in Washington DC solidified Emily's goal for her professional career to always involve great food. From culinary advocacy to corporate restaurant support, her passions for hospitality and creativity are exemplified. You can find Emily enjoying the outdoors, jammin' out to live music, or sipping on sour beers in RiNo in her free time.

Quote to live by: "YOLO – You Only Live Once" ~ Drake

Conner Black

Plate-up Practitioner | Culinary Logistics Chef

Conner graduated from The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in 2018. After previously working for M Culinary Concepts in Phoenix, AZ, the Denver native made his way home and joined the Footers Family.

Quote to live by: "You take something with you and hopefully you leave something good behind." ~ Anthony Bourdain

Emily Sharp

The Sage of Soirees | Hospitality Manager

Emily started on her culinary path with a waitressing job at a local pizza parlor in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. She then took a sharp left turn, attending Vanderbilt University for her undergrad and then the University of Georgia for a master’s in classical languages before teaching middle school Latin for seven years. Although she enjoyed this detour, she always found herself drawn to the way that thoughtfully curated food and parties could make people feel.

She joined the Footers family in early 2018 as a part-time chef and eventually the team’s passion and ingenuity led her to leave teaching behind entirely. She now directs her organizational and interpersonal skills towards engineering exceptional events for all of our clients. When not creating diagrams or helping out the on-site team, she can be found running around the city training for her next race with her dog.

Quote to live by: “If there’s no wind, take up your oars.” – Latin proverb

Ryan Rodgers

Project Wrangler | Operations Project Management

Ryan grew up in the mountains of Colorado where he gained over a decade of hospitality experience ranging from busboy to management. He has worked in various locations such as ski resorts, luxury dude ranches, restaurants, and other banquet settings in the high country. Ryan moved to Denver in late 2022 and fell in love with the Footers mission, values and culture in early 2023, and has been a part of the Fam ever since! He oversees that all events are properly staffed, and the time of all employees is valued to ensure a great experience for not only our guests, but our employees as well! He loves a good conversation about sports (mainly hockey), nature and life in general. In his free time, you can find him running off to the hills to ski, bike, hunt, fish (not as much because of a water-obsessed lab named Weego) and hike with the dog and girlfriend.

Quote to live by: "Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson