Born and raised right here in the Lowcountry, MJ comes to GrowFood Carolina in hopes to help bridge the gap between restaurants and growers. Having worked with GrowFood for a decade as a chef, she is no stranger to the mission of putting fresh and local produce on tables. Now as Sales and Marketing Account Manager, she will build relationships with chefs, guide them in purchasing, and grow new accounts. In her own words, MJ is ready to take the apron off and try a new approach to making a difference in the community through food. She looks forward to seeing the people and story behind produce while on farm visits, and connecting chefs with seasonal products to optimize their menus.
Thinking that MJ looks familiar? After attending The Art Institute of Charleston for Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management, you might have seen her at notable restaurants around town. This includes as Ted’s Butcherblock’s Executive Chef and later, Sous Chef of Jackrabbit Filly. If that’s not it, you’ve probably heard of her as “the energizer bunny” from Guy Fieri’s TV game show, Guy’s Grocery Games. Otherwise, you know and love her as the “Sandwich Queen” and mom to her high-energy eight-year-old.