Team Members

Photo: Neil Zabriskie, Chef & Owner of Regards Neil Zabriskie, chef and owner of Regards Restaurant, in Portland, Maine, shares his passion for coastal cuisine infused with Mexican and Japanese techniques and flavors. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Neil developed his love for cooking in the vibrant food scene of LA. Seeking further … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/regards/">Continued</a>

Photo: Jake Stevens, Chef & Owner of Leeward Nestled in Portland’s vibrant culinary scene, Leeward offers a captivating blend of Italian and coastal Maine cuisine, expertly crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Since opening in 2020, Leeward has received multiple James Beard Award nominations, including two consecutive nominations for Best Chef of the Northeast. Whether you’re … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/leeward/">Continued</a>

Kate grew up in western Maine where her first job was working on a small berry and vegetable farm. She left her home state to go to college at the University of Vermont where she studied Ecological Agriculture. During college she started working at Shelburne Farms, first hired to transport the milk from the dairy … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/kate-turcotte/">Continued</a>

Jaymie is a seasoned Accounting Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience running nonprofits and small family owned businesses. She is an expert in GAAP, non-profit compliance, payroll, and HR operations. With advanced knowledge of financial systems she has successfully led teams, implemented process improvements, and optimized financial reporting. Jaymie is detail-oriented, skilled in strategic … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/jaymie-lavan/">Continued</a>

Growing up in Maine, Kristen would often spend weekends exploring the state with her parents. This gave her a deep appreciation for all that northern New England has to offer and started her on her love of farming. After college, she stumbled into a career in banking. To help feed her passion for farming, she … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/kristen-giambro/">Continued</a>

Growing up in New York City in the 80s and 90s, Harry thought all food came from the corner store or the supermarket. At the age of 10 he was shipped off to a summer camp in the Adirondack Mountains of New York where the children and staff tended to and enjoyed food from an … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/harry-kimball/">Continued</a>

Malcolm grew up in Southwest Colorado and began cooking professionally at the age of twelve. After a decade of honing his skills across the country, he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America with a Bachelor’s degree in Food Business Management, specializing in Farm-to-Table practices and Sustainability. Seeking a deeper understanding of our food system, … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/malcolm-kelly-2/">Continued</a>