ChieF Executive Officer

Layla Dagle

I am a senior Hospitality Business major. I’m from Berkley Michigan. I love to read and am a huge Pistons fan! I am super passionate about hospitality and what this year has in store for Les Gourmets!

Co-Director OF back OF HOUSE

Billy McNicholas

I’m a Hospitality Business major from Chicago and enjoy everything that involves food and beverage.

Director of Front of House

Corrina Yockey

A big part of why I chose Michigan State was because of Les Gourmets. I love seeing each department work together to put on such a unique event here at Michigan State.

Chief Financial Officer

Maxwell Tolliver

I am passionate about the Hospitality Industry, especially Food & Beverage. This event has given me the opportunity to grow my knowledge and understanding of running a fine dining event.

Chief Operating Officer

Ali Reinert

I'm Ali, and I am so excited to plan the 75th Les Gourmets with our amazing team, it's going to be the best one yet!

Co- Director of back of House

Meredith Arendoski

I’m a hospitality business major with an interest in culinary and sustainability. Les Gourmets gives us the opportunity to create an event that contributes to every section of our passions. The final product at the end of the year is a reflection of ourselves and represents our efforts and growth throughout the experience. Looking forward to a successful year!

Assistant Director of Front of House

Ethan Odren

I am from Romeo, MI and I love football, pickleball, and music. I’m passionate about Hospitality because I like to create and provide great experiences for people. Les Gourmets gives me the opportunity to further develop my interpersonal and coordination skills.

Director of Marketing

Lily Huttenstine

I am so excited to be apart of Les Gourmets and to get more involved in the school of HB as well as gain real life experience in marketing an event!

Assistant Director of Marketing

Kaylee Pesta

I am passionate about Les Gourmets to get more involved in the school of Hospitality Business and meet new people who share the same interests that I do.

Director of Donations

Taylor Garabedian

I chose hospitality because I am a very people-orientated person and love to help out people in any way I can. I am extremely excited to be apart of Les Gourmets and hope to help make this one the best yet!

Co- Director of Event Design

Samantha Heweston

I am a hospitality major from Denver, CO, and I love to just be anywhere outside! I am super excited to make this year of Les Gourmets extra special!

Director of Human Resources

Tala Abdellatif

I am a hospitality business major, I love to read, and I am super passionate about making this year Les Gourmets event a great one!

Co- Director of Event Design

Evan Heindal

I’m a sophomore in the Hospitality Business program and I’m super excited for this year of Les Gourmets!

Assistant Director of Human resources

Elle Martter

I chose to join Les Gourmets after helping out last year I thought it was a really great way to get to help plan an event for the school and to see a different part of the industry.

Back of House team members: Nicolette Lavely, Spencer Porter, Felipe Befeler, Phoebe Miller

Front of House team members: Alayna Snell, Ally Grettenberger, Campbell Gemmel, Hana Baldwin, Katie Foster

Event Design team members: Emma Heyse, Elysa Bescoe, Anabelle Cronander, Sydney VanSlembrouck, Joelle Cook, Reese Edwards

Marketing team members: Lauren Vettraino, Aubrey Fritz, Sloane Carlson, Song Nhi Doan, Jack Mac

HR team members: Eve Jenkins, Emma West, Ava Frankel, Johnny Redman

Donations team members: Alyssa Kraus