Team
Our Team
Meet the people who make Greens Point Catering possible
Bridget & Donn Nannen
OWNERS
With over 60 years combined experience in the catering business, Donn and Bridget Nannen are the proud owners of Greens Point Catering. Together they have three children: Michael, 25, Jetta, 23, and Greens Point Catering, age 32! Donn and Bridget have delighted in sharing their passion for food and life with all the families through the years. They feel very blessed to have the strongest team in Boulder County working alongside them at Greens Point Catering.
Bridget’s Favorite Food
Smoked Beef Brisket with Chimichurri
Donn’s Favorite Food
Lyonniase Braised Short Ribs and Cookies
Susie Plank
EVENT DESIGNER
Susie Plank joined the Greens Point Catering team in 2003. A 1988 graduate of CU Boulder in marketing, she was thrilled to bring fifteen years of sales experience to the Greens Point team. Prior to event designing/sales at Greens Point, she worked in all facets of the catering operation including wait staff captain, chef captain, corporate catering, and office administration. She has a heart for serving people and she loves seeing the smiles on their faces as they enjoy a successful event.
Contact Susie at [email protected]
Favorite Food
Cajun Spiced Bacon
Emily Stuller
EVENT DESIGNER
Emily Stuller is a Colorado native, who loves sharing the beauty of the state with friends, family, and clients alike. She has been in the restaurant and food industry for 10 years, and has been specializing in events for just over 5 years. For Emily, the best part of planning an event is the journey taken with her clients. From start to finish, she enjoys the opportunity to be by someone’s side answering questions, giving them peace of mind, adding a little personal touch, and executing an event that they will remember for a lifetime! In her free time, she loves to go camping and hiking with her husband, and embrace the wonderful Colorado summers.
Contact Emily at [email protected]
Favorite Food
Chicken & Shiitake Meatballs
Dawn Meitz
EVENT DESIGNER
We call Colorado home as I have resided here 30 + years. I have 2 adult children. I’m an outdoor enthusiast while spending time outside skiing, riding my mt bike, hiking, and wakeboarding. I started my work career working for my Dad’s gourmet food store in Michigan. I have a strong passion for weddings and social events, overseeing the creativity, details, and completion of people’s most important day of their life.
I love what I do and my clients.
Contact Dawn at [email protected]
Favorite Food
Lobster Mac n Cheese Spoons
Becki Ziegler
EVENT DESIGNER
Becki was born and raised in Boulder County, and as an Event Designer with Greens Point Catering, she loves celebrating big moments in and around her hometown. Becki believes there is no greater part of the human experience than coming together to celebrate over delicious food and great drinks. She has worked in the food and beverage industry for over 15 years and in the special events space for 10 years. Becki is a graduate of the School of Hospitality, Events, and Tourism at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She loves the planning process, from assisting her clients with their vendor selections to fine-tuning the day of details to bring together the day of their dreams.
Contact Becki at [email protected]
Favorite Food
Lobster Mac n Cheese Spoons
Daniel Franklin
EVENT DESIGNER/ FARM TO TABLE COORDINATOR
Dan’s a Kansas City Native who attended Johnson and Wales University Denver Campus. He graduated with degrees in Pastry, Culinary Arts, and Food Service Management. Dan held various Chef positions at some of the best restaurants in the Denver Metro including- D-Bar Desserts (Denver), OAK at Fourteenth (Boulder), and Frasca Hospitality at Sunday Vinyl (Denver) from 2009-2022. He joined the Greens Point team as an Event Designer, Farm Table Coordinator, and Pastry Director. Dan developed close relationships with the local farming community as a CSA member and created seasonal menus during his restaurant tenure. He is passionate about supporting local farms and purveyors and creating unforgettable memories for clients and guests through his planning and designs.
Favorite Food
Coconut Passion Fruit Cake and Milk Chocolate-Praline Financier’s
Leanne Jewell
EVENT DESIGNER
Leanne Jewell is a wedding and event planner and has worked in the event industry and specialized in wedding and event planning for the past 30 years. She has worked on every side of the industry (planning, venue management, catering, floral design, production, tech producing, and event design & decor). Her knowledge and love of the industry, attention to detail, and comedic sensibility (she is also a professional comedian) are what support her passion for assisting her clients in navigating the planning process. Leanne is very active and loves beach vacations and spending time with her son, Braeden and their 2 dogs.
Favorite Food
Lyonnaise Braised Boneless Short Ribs
Jake Riley
EXECUTIVE CHEF
I have been a chef from Boulder to Denver for the past fifteen years with a diploma in culinary arts and business management. My passion for cooking is driven from the ability to delight and inspire people with food. When I’m not in the kitchen my biggest hobby is carpentry alongside spending time with my family. My wife for over ten years is Rachel Riley. We have five kids, Maggie, Harlan, Molly, Tess, and James. My favorite part about Greens Point Catering is the friendly, honest, and hard working team that I get to work with.
Favorite Food
Stuffed Pork Loin Roast, Bacon, Asparagus, Spring mushrooms and Taleggio Fondue
Kerry Blum
CHEF DE CUISINE
Originally from upstate NY, Kerry began his career at age 15 working as a busboy in a fine dining restaurant. After graduating from Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI) he obtained a degree in Culinary Arts and Applied Sciences. He has since gained over 30 years of experience working in cities such as Las Vegas (NV), Baltimore (MD), Vancouver (WA), and Jacksonville Beach (FL) to name a few. Working Alongside Chefs from around the world, he has developed a unique style using flavors from many different cuisines. He enjoys utilizing a wide range of culinary flavors and techniques and incorporating them into the Greens Point menu!
Favorite Food
Chicken with mushrooms & leeks as well as charred broccolini. He is also very proud of our smoked products (brisket & pork).
Etienne De Villiers
EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Operates as the equipment manager for Greens Point Catering, handling and maintaining all equipment and vans headed out to each event. Etienne started off as an event staff while attending the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2013 where he earned a degree in Astronomy. Eventually, he moved into working events as an on-site chef and began his role as Equipment Manager. Having worked many events throughout the years has given him a unique insight into what is required for a successful event. When not catering, Etienne enjoys training and coaching Muay Thai, and spending time with his three children exploring Colorado.
Favorite Food
Passion Fruit Pavlova
Join Our Team
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