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Curtis White

Curtis White

A native of Shirland, IL, Curtis is more than just Upward’s new Director of Construction, charged with overseeing and handcrafting our quirky collection of both new-build and and adaptively-reused and restored local landmarks. A graduate of Bradley University...
Crisselle Aquino

Crisselle Aquino

Where to start with our new HR Coordinator? For one, Criselle is proudly born and raised in Waipahu, Hawaii, loves traditional Polynesian dancing (hula and Tahitian) and can also whip up a serious island-style Sushi Bake. Here at Upward, she brings that same sunny...
Carolyn Gadbaw

Carolyn Gadbaw

Bringing good aura all the way from Aurora, Illinois, Carolyn is a restaurant lifer, starting as a host at age 15. No wonder why she’s passionate about providing inclusion and opportunity for women in the hospitality industry through mentorship. When she’s not leading...
Rebecca Webb

Rebecca Webb

A proud third-generation Phoenician, Becca oversees any and all payments, from reviewing invoices to stuffing checks. As for how she got into accounting in the first place, “I got an A in accounting 101 when I was 18 and just had to commit to the bit.” That said, you...
Nic Graffanino

Nic Graffanino

Our homeboy from Hockessin, Delaware, Nic keeps all our digital and print designs on point and tres trendy. A lifelong theatre kid, Nic went from acting and creative writing to design, and still likes to perform either out on the dance floor, or hosting a self-written...