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Kimball
brienza

O-Ku Operations

Kimball Brienza has spent his career in the culinary and hospitality industry focused on creating memorable experiences for each guest that walks through the door. Becoming a part of the Indigo Road at its inception as a server, he has since been integral in taking O-Ku from a single concept to a multi-unit brand garnering many accolades along the way, and he remains committed to the expansion of O-Ku.

In 2019, Kimball helped bring the O-Ku experience to a fast-casual concept with the opening of Sukoshi in Atlanta. His culinary knowledge combined with his interpersonal and relationship building skills enables him to take a holistic approach to managing the restaurants while acting as a culture curator. Whether helping with food preparation in the kitchen or serving bites to the community through outreach events, Kimball is a hands-on leader who sets a positive example.

Kimball’s strength lies in sharing his knowledge with team members to help support their goals for establishing a rewarding career in the culinary and hospitality industry. His career in the culinary industry started in high school when he completed a two-year culinary degree in 2000 from the OAOC technical and career education school in upstate New York.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

STEVE
PALMER

Founder

Jennifer
Dailey

Accounting

Kevin Krapp
Kevin
Krapp

Atlanta Region Operations

Christa
Polinksy

Events & Catering

Katharine Ames
KATHARINE
AMES

PR & Marketing

Jennifer Krapp
JENNIFER
KRAPP

Front of House Operations

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CHRIS
AMATO

Culture

Jeremiah
Bacon

Executive Chef and Partner

Cullen
Wyatt

Restaurant Development

Katharine Ames
SAM
TROTTER

Digital Experience & Marketing

Mark Bolchov Bio Photo
MARK
BOLCHOZ

Italian Operations

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ANNE
WHITE

Pastry

Hannah Wilson
HANNAH
WILSON

Admin

Gabriel Perez
GABRIEL PEREZ

Hotel Operations

Samy
Eltoukhy

Finance

Kimball
brienza

O-Ku Operations

Kelly
Peters

Human Resources

Vonda
Freeman

Wine Programs

Justin Shoener
Justin
Shoener

Restaurant Financial Operations

Kevin G
KEVIN
GETZEWICH

Independent Culinary Concepts

Chef Masa Photo
MASA HAMAYA

O-Ku Culinary