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Rob Marona

Rob Marona

Life’s a beach when you’re Upwards’ new Director of Real Estate, because Rob is not only a native of Myrtle Beach, SC, but his two lifelong loves are real estate and hospitality. Now charged with hunting down the coolest, most unique new locations across the country,...
Brian Yahn

Brian Yahn

You know you’re in for a good time when someone says the soundtrack of their life is Crazy Train, and describes themselves as a “hold my beer” kinda person, generally down for anything. Another way to describe Brian is not your normal Sr. IT Manager, which...
Mathew Larsen

Mathew Larsen

Our goodfellow from Goodyear, AZ. Mathew manages the inventory flow, making sure that our products are coming from the best places, and are being properly used and accounted for. Starting off as a fry cook at a chicken joint, he made his way into the brewery biz...
Jeff Boland

Jeff Boland

We can thank both Charlotte, NC and Chili’s Grill & Bar for helping to shape and mold Jeff into our amazing new Area Manager. A native North Carolinian who can cook up a serious Sweet Potato Hash, Jeff walked into a Chili’s 20 years ago and was immediately smitten...
Shawn Gibbs

Shawn Gibbs

Coming to us from the great city of Chicago, Shawn is more than just a catering guru, he’s a problem solver, a puzzle master and a business therapist for all things sales. Spending his entire career in hospitality, Shawn started in hotels working his way up to F&B...