Who is Orange by Fooda?

Behind the peel, our Orange by Fooda team brings together decades of experience across hospitality, foodservice, technology, and operations. United by a commitment to exceptional service, strong community partnerships, and delivering a quality experience that brings the workplace to the next level.

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Meet The Orange Team
Jan Los

Jan Los

President, Orange by Fooda

30+ years in hospitality leadership, including the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, Danny Meyer's Union Square Events and CFO for FLIK hospitality at Compass Group​

Favorite lunch: Bahn Mi

Maggie Hemsworth

Maggie Hemsworth

Senior VP, Operations

25 years of experience in hospitality, food and beverage, running operations and elevating the guest experience.​

Favorite lunch: Red Curry with Chicken​

Jay Speidel

Jay Speidel

executive VP, Sales

25 years of experience leading sales teams and driving sales growth, with over 18 years in the hospitality and food service arena. ​

Favorite lunch: Rare Ahi tuna salad​

Matt Howard

Matt Howard

VP, Business Development

Graduated from West Point, and served in the Army, leading special operations teams in the 75th Ranger Regiment. After the Army, Matt started building food service programs at Compass Group before making a change to Fooda.

Favorite Lunch: Thai food

Paul Baerenstecher

Regional VP, Operations

30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, managing food and beverage, and the guest experience.  Building People, Sales, and Profit on a macro scale with dynamic leadership.  

Favorite Lunch: The all-American meal,  steak, green beans, and potatoes. 

Krys Russo

Regional VP, Operations

20+ years with Compass Group, in roles including Executive Chef, Dining Manager, District and Regional Manager.

Favorite lunch - BLT in peak season August with local tomatoes, micro-arugula, olive oil, lemon on toasted Ezekiel bread.

Chris Forza

Chris Forza

Director of Finance

4 years of Mergers & Acquisitions and Finance, 6 years pharmaceutical sales in Respiratory brands & IDN generics, 3 years research & development chemist in pharma drug discovery.​

Favorite lunch: Steak​

Danielle Draves

Daniele Draves

Marketing Manager

10 years of marketing experience driving growth, engagement, brand strategy, and impact for national brands in hospitality and QSR.​

Favorite lunch: Poke bowl​

Talk with us about how Orange can transform your café

We win by creating experiences that bring people together, whether by co-workers collaborating or connecting guests to their favorite restaurants, Orange builds community and culture internally while supporting the local restaurant community externally.

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