Joseph A. Ceruti - President, Founder of Company, Principal
Joseph has worked in all phases of the company and industry for 22 years. Joseph serves as the CEO and the CFO while attending to daily operations including, but not limited to, activities involving marketing, advertising, budgeting, and even washing dishes when needed.

John S. Ceruti - Director of Operations
John is a classically trained chef who is a graduate of Purdue University with a B.S. degree in Restaurant Hotel Institutional Management and an A.O.S. degree from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. John has been in the industry for over 18 years and has served in all phases of the operation. John has been a driving force in propelling the company into a Tier 1 food service company. John is certified “Serve Safe Food Protection Manager” by the National Restaurant Association and the State of Indiana.

Lisa Crabill - Office Manager & Controller
Lisa started with the company in 1998 and is a customer service expert. Lisa’s quality management skills include payroll procedures, accounts payables, accounts receivables, catering sales contracts, business proposals, and communication systems.

Elisabeth Onz Ceruti - Manager of Social Events
Elisabeth started with the company in 1998 and was very instrumental with the start-up of Ceruti’s Kendallville Division. Elisabeth specializes in total turnkey event planning. Elisabeth received a B.S. degree in Business Management from Indiana University.

Leslie E. Hatton - Event Specialist
Leslie started her career with Ceruti’s Catering in 1998 as a banquet server and became a full time sales staff member in August 2000. Leslie has obtained Catersource Certification in continuing catering education and is responsible for menu planning, sales catering contracts and scheduling of personnel. Leslie also serves as Ceruti’s graphic designer for all promotional materials.

Carol Roop - Event Specialist
Carol has seventeen years experience in the food industry and eight years experience in food sales and marketing. Carol joined the Ceruti’s team in 2003 and her job skills include event planning, customer service, and catering contracts. Carol possesses strong communication skills, which helps to enrich Ceruti’s customer relationships.

Matt Golaszweski - Production Assistant
Matt has extensive experience in the food service industry. Matt plays a very important role in the overall production and execution of most catering events. He is instrumental in creating innovative menu items that utilizes the inventory at hand. This skill level has been instrumental in keeping food cost in line with budget. Matt has been producing great food since joining Ceruti's in 1999.

Rick Krantz - Off Premise Catering Manager
Rick graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering (A.A.E.). After selling his own business in 1996, Rick became a member of the Ceruti's team. Rick uses his engineering skills to design sophisticated event plans that include proper guest flow, buffet props, logistics, food safety, employee safety, transportation of product and equipment, and staffing ratios.

Josh Hatton - Catering Manager
Josh has been a part of the Ceruti team since October 2000. Josh has obtained Catersource Certification in continuing catering education and the responsibility of managing employees. Josh uses his knowledge of catering to plan and execute every event with professionalism and quality service.