Meet The Kres Staff 3 - Kres Chophouse

Mike Heinzman

by cwill15 | Jan 16, 2024 | Meet The Kres Staff

Born in Puerto Rico, Mike moved to Central Florida before his first birthday, growing up in Altamonte Springs and then Longwood. This blend of Caribbean roots and Floridian upbringing has subtly shaped his personality and perspectives, though his passion for diverse...

Sara Barone

by cwill15 | Dec 6, 2023 | Meet The Kres Staff

Sara’s story begins in South Korea, where she was adopted and raised in the serene landscapes of upstate New York. Her foray into hospitality started at the age of 15, marking the beginning of a lifelong passion for the service industry. Sara’s experience...

Michael Andre

by cwill15 | Oct 31, 2023 | Meet The Kres Staff

From Ft Pierce to Orlando, Michael Andre’s journey in the culinary world is nothing short of inspiring. Embracing Orlando as his true home, Michael’s adventure with us at Kres started nine incredible years ago, a story rich in dedication, growth, and the...

Alissa Gallon

by cwill15 | Aug 5, 2023 | Meet The Kres Staff

Born under the sun-soaked skies of Orlando, Florida, Alissa Gallon’s journey is one rich in cultural diversity and culinary passion. An exquisite blend of American and Jamaican roots, Alissa is a testament to the transformative power of tradition and a love for...

John P Cicchetti, Jr

by cwill15 | Aug 5, 2023 | Meet The Kres Staff

John P Cicchetti, Jr was born and raised in Dalton, a small town in western Massachusetts. He went to school at Johnson & Wales in Providence, Rhode Island. After graduating, he worked with a Fort Myers, Florida, hotel company. After a short time, he left the...

Heidi Skehan-Calabria

by cwill15 | Jul 25, 2023 | Meet The Kres Staff

Our General Manager, Heidi Skehan-Calabria, was born and raised in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and moved to Orlando in her early 20s. Heidi remembers growing up around Italian women and being around food and serving people. “I really enjoyed cooking with my grandmother...