Jody Ewbank, General Manager

Jody grew up in suburban Detroit, and was a graduate of Lutheran High School North and also graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Psychology and Interpersonal Communications.

Jody has managed at Stafford’s Pier Restaurant since early 1999, and is active on the Chamber Board of Directors, the Harbor Springs Business Committee and various other community committees.

 

 

 

 

Rob Sargent, Executive Chefmhl-1578

Sargent joined our team in April 2016 and brings a tremendous amount of talent & expertise to the table. He attended Culinary School at the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, VT. There, he met his wife (Maria) and the relocated to Petoskey in 2002.

Prior to joining our team, he worked at the Bay Harbor Yacht Club, held the Executive Chef position at Sage, spent time working side by side with his wife at Sweet Maria’s Confections and was the Executive Chef at Barrel Back. He is proud to be a part of our team and hopes to carry-on our long standing tradition of excellent hospitality in northern Michigan.

In his spare time, Rob likes to golf, listen to music, camp, cook (Ribeye is his favorite) and spend time with his wife Maria, their son Riley and two dogs, Ketch and Lenny.

Theresa Koprowski, Assistant General Managertheresa-k

 While working towards a Hospitality Management degree at Central Michigan University, Theresa applied for a summer internship with Stafford’s in 2015. Working as a manager intern at Stafford’s Pier during the 2015 summer season, she fell in love with Harbor Springs, Petoskey and Charlevoix. Loving living by the water, she imagined what life would be like working in Northern Michigan post college. At the end of the 2015 summer season, she interviewed for the FOH management position for Stafford’s Weathervane Restaurant. About to finish her last semester at Central Michigan University, she was offered the position as Front-of-the-House manager of Staffords’s Weathervane and upon graduating moved up to Petoskey to start her career in Hospitality with the Stafford’s family. 
 
After working almost a year at the Stafford’s Weathervane as the dining room and bar manager, she was offered and accepted the position of Front-of-the-House manager at Stafford’s Pier Restaurant. Now, she serves as the Assistant General Manager. 
 
Theresa is excited to be returning back to the Pier where her relationship with Stafford’s began and to continue advancing her career with the Stafford’s family. 
 
In her spare time she likes running, studying about wine culture, playing the piano and experimenting with her culinary abilities. 

Carol Parker, Dining Room ManagerIMG_8755

Carol was born and raised in Detroit, and moved to northern Michigan in the early 1970s. She owned a music store in Petoskey, before going into real estate and property management. She then managed a golf club restaurant for 14 years and joined Stafford’s in December 2006.

Carol served as President of the Gaslight Association of Petoskey and President of the Petoskey Business and Professional Women’s Club.

A former international swimming champion, Carol still enjoys the sport, especially in Caribbean waters. Cruising, boating and travel are her primary hobbies.

Music is a lifelong passion, and Carol is now involved in the Northern Michigan Chorale. She is also a dedicated Detroit Red Wings hockey and Tiger baseball fan.

 

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