Ron Parker
Managing Partner
As Managing Partner of Union Square Events, Ron has led the company’s evolution from a single-focus catering operation into culture, sports and large scale events by building key strategic relationships with new business partners of like-minded focus intent upon improving the guest experience.
Prior to USE, Ron held key leadership positions at parent company Union Square Hospitality Group for over 4 years, from Operations Manager of all USHG’s acclaimed restaurants to Building and Opening Coordinator of the company’s four food service operations at MoMa (The Modern, Café 2, Terrace 5 and Art Food). |
Ted Zizlesperger
Regional Manager of Sports & Entertainment
As the Regional Manager, Ted is responsible for USSE’s growing Sports & Entertainment properties, including the operational success of Citi Field, Saratoga Race Course, Nationals Park, and Public Fare at the Delacorte Theater.
Prior to joining USE in 2009, Ted held key operational management positions at Restaurant Associates businesses, and later POS Company Positouch in the New York Metro area.
Ted is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University with degrees in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management.
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Michael Alge
General Manager
Michael Alge is the General Manager of Union Square Events’ Catering business. Widely-recognized as one of the premier caterers in the Northeast, Michael is instrumental in guiding our team of talented chefs and experienced event managers to execute events for our clients that consistently exceed expectations for cuisine and service.
Prior to joining USE, Michael held key service management and production positions for catering and special events companies such as Sonnier & Castle and The Catering Company, in addition to his significant freelance client list that included NBC Sports, MTV Networks, and New Line Cinema among others.
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Mark Maynard-Parisi
Advisory Partner
As Advisory Partner of Union Square Events, Mark consults on the operations and growth strategy of Union Square Events; helping to establish operational and accounting best practices and set standards for the success of the group.
In addition to his role at the company, Mark is Managing Partner of Blue Smoke and Jazz Standard. Prior to joining Blue Smoke in 2011, Mark worked at Union Square Cafe where he rose through the ranks from Reservationist to General Manager. |
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