Jack’s hospitality career has taken him from Austin to Las Vegas, Miami to Shanghai and Dubai. Adept in concept development, brand strategy and team building, Zimmermann has established himself as an industry leader and has overseen the inception and development of more than a dozen innovative restaurant and nightlife projects around the world.

Connie has had a career in both human resources and organizational development. From holding executive positions in Las Vegas, to co-incepting Nova Hospitality in 2016, Ballew plays a key role in culture formation, performance management, leadership and career development, and employee relations.

Jon honed his skills as an Executive Chef and Culinary Director in some of the top restaurants in New York City and Chicago. With a balanced approach to creativity and systems-oriented leadership, Jon has a unique approach to deliver maximized results. An expert strategist, Jon now oversees restaurant and menu development for Nova Hospitality.

Sam’s career flourished with well known organizations like Light Group and Wynn Resorts in the Las Vegas Food & Beverage industry. With these companies, Tiano developed a talent for project management, venue launches and operational oversight. Sam now oversees venue operations and consulting services for Nova.

Patrick Gartner started his bartending career in San Francisco but moved to the East Coast to broaden his skillset. While in New York he earned his stripes leading some beloved cocktail bars in Manhattan and New York. For the past three years he has consulted on bar & restaurant openings in Brooklyn, New Orleans, Austin, Charlotte, Salt Lake City, and Baltimore.