Maikel is a 20+ year veteran in the hospitality and private club industry. He has worked in every aspect of food and beverage including private country clubs, find dining, special events, concessions and bar management. Other areas of expertise include profit and loss analysis, strategic planning food and labor cost controls, menu development, payroll, human resources, information technologies, audio visual, and employee development. He started his career as a line cook. Maikel resides in Thiensville, Wisconsin with his wife Michelle raising two boys.