Together our team includes more than 2,000 team members.

All of our team members are vital to delivering our mission of Every Guest, Every Time.

We believe our strong foundation starts with a strong team.

Allen Corey

Founder/CEO

Before founding SquareOne in 2013, Allen was the former CEO of CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries Inc. Allen managed over $500 million in annual revenue from 120 brewery and restaurants.  He also previously served as the co-founder and CEO of Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Group and a Partner in corporate transactions at Miller & Martin PLLC.  Allen holds a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School, and B.A. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

James Holland

CFO

James joined SquareOne in 2017 and brings over 15years of experience in financial and management information leadership.  Previously, James held senior positions in international supply-chain and commodity trading companies where he oversaw finance and organization of business data.  James holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia.

Jamie Walton

CBDO

Jamie joined SquareOne in 2015 and brings over 20 years of training and culinary experience. He is the former Culinary Training Manager for CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries Inc, where he oversaw training for Gordon Biersch and Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery's restaurant portfolios. Prior to moving to Tennessee Jamie was the Executive Chef of Ragtime Tavern in Jacksonville, FL

Angela Duke

Vice President, Managing Director of Marketing

Angela Duke joined SquareOne as Vice President, Managing Director of Marketing in 2023 and brings 17 years of experience in delivering sales growth, building business partnerships, and developing new brands. Previously Angela held a senior position at Mohawk flooring, the world’s largest flooring manufacturer, where she led a group of the residential marketing team, focused on creating advertising tools, building customer loyalty and driving sales growth for independent specialty flooring retailers

Dennis Korn

Director of Operations

Dennis joined SquareOne in 2019 as General Manager in charge of opening Stir Charlotte. In 2022 Dennis began overseeing multiple units for SquareOne in the North Carolina market. Prior to joining SquareOne, Dennis was a multi-unit leader with PF Chang's. Dennis has experience developing and overseeing high volume operations in restaurant and hotel food & beverage operations. Dennis has an Associate's degree in Business Administration.

Fletcher Thompson

Director of Operations

Fletcher joined SquareOne in 2015 and served as the opening General Manager of STIR Chattanooga and State of Confusion.  Previously, Fletcher held General Manager and Manager roles for CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries Inc.  Fletcher holds a degree from the University of South Carolina.

Ward Southeard

Director of Operation

Ward joined SquareOne in 2015 and served as the opening Sous Chef of STIR Chattanooga and later as the General Manager of State of Confusion.  Previously, Ward held Chef and Management roles for CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries Inc.

Bill Heckler

Managing Director, Culinary

Bill joined SquareOne in 2014 and brings over 30 years of culinary experience, including over 50 restaurant opening in addition to training hundreds of cooks and chefs.  Bill's tenure includes quick service, brewery restaurants, and fine dining markets.  Bill was formerly the Corporate Chef at CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries Inc where he oversaw both the Gordon Biersch and Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery restaurant portfolios.  Bill also served as the Corporate Executive Chef at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Group.  He is a graduate of the Western Culinary Institute in Portland, OR.

Robert Poitras

VP, Brewery & Consumer Products

A fourth generation UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus raised in eastern North Carolina. His interest in craft beer began while still in college when he traveled to Europe and became enamored with the local customs and flavors. The following summer spent in southern California exposed Poitras to the blooming craft brewing industry in the United States. Upon returning home to North Carolina, Poitras wrote the business plan for Carolina Brewery during his senior year of college and went on to graduate with honors from UNC Chapel Hill. In February 1995, Poitras opened Carolina Brewery’s doors on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. Poitras previously served on the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Board(NCRLA) for over 8 years and was Chair of the Board in 2010. In addition, he Chaired the Licensed Beverage Council, which dealt with alcohol issues in the state of North Carolina. He has been a speaker two times at the National Craft Brewers Conference and currently serves on the NC Brewers Guild Board. Poitras currently resides in Chapel Hill, NC, where he spends his spare time with his wife and 2 daughters as well as traveling and surfing.

DeRee Catlett

Director, Human Resources

DeRee joined SquareOne in 2023. She has experience in human resources for over 9 years and previously served for a 27 cafe franchise. DeRee holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Steven Huddleston

Managing Director, Beverage & Education

Steven joined SquareOne team in 2022. Prior to SquareOne, Steven traveled the US opening FORBES restaurants & bars. Steven holds a number of industry certifications and has contributed to many national publications for HuffPost, Forbes, Liquor.com & Imbibe as a member of The Chilled 10. Steven is a U.S. Marine Corps & OIF Veteran and holds a B.A. in Accounting. In his spare time, Steven enjoys competing in cocktail competitions & enjoying the local outdoor community. 

Aaron "Hutch" Hutchison

IT/MIS

Hutch joined SquareOne in 2021.  Previously, Hutch held roles in overseeing restaurant management information systems. (MIS)  Hutch led support teams at CTUIT, an industry software, serving clients like SquareOne.  Hutch brings almost a decade of direct front-of-house and store-level management experience to his role.  Hutch attended Arkansas State University.

Scott Eiselstein

R&D Chef

Scott served as the Executive Chef opening STIR Chattanooga in 2015. In early 2022, Scott joined the SquareOne team as Corporate Chef Research and Development. He assists corporate culinary efforts with special research & development projects and new concept creation. 

Andy Barrett

Director, Real Estate

Andy has over 30 years of business and real estate experience. In addition to launching numerous hospitality businesses, he in an expert in structuring deals with banks and financial service companies, especially with troubled assets. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration focused in Marketing from University of Iowa.

Jim Thomas

Partner, Operations

For over 30 years, Jim has worked in providing casual dining experiences. The former Vice President of Operations at CraftWorks Restaurant & Breweries Inc, he oversaw 40 brewery restaurants. He is the former Director of Operations for Spinnakers restaurant. He holds a B.S. in Hospitality Management from Florida State University.

Scott King

Partner, Culinary

With 36 years of restaurant industry experience, Scott is the Executive Chef of Blue Fish Grill in Jacksonville, FL, and the former Executive Chef of A1A Ale Works in St. Augustine, FL.