THIS IS MY STORY

I am an American chef currently residing in North Carolina. Piedmont born and Eastern bred has landed me here, in Greenville, as executive chef and partner of Native – Fine Diner, in the heart of the city's revitalization project on Dickinson Avenue. My focus is on utilizing unique partnerships with local farmers and parlaying that into world-influenced diner menus that are equal parts creative and nostalgic.

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I've been learning to cook for over 13 years. A six-year stint in Raleigh, NC helped me gain momentum in the industry, beginning in the Fall of 2010 – most notably while spending time at Coquette and The Raleigh Times. In March of 2016, my wife and I began the process of uprooting a young family and making the 2-hour move East to helm the kitchen as Chef de Cuisine at Boiler Room Oyster Bar. By March of 2017, I was given the Chef de Cuisine position at one of NC's most notable fine dining restaurants, Chef and the Farmer. 

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It is my hope that you will start here, on this chapter, to experience my view on cooking, family, and people - and how they all work together.