Ralph Brennan
President

Ralph Brennan entered the family business in the early 1980’s after a successful stint as a Certified Public Accountant with Price Waterhouse & Company. One of eight third generation cousins actively involved in the restaurant industry today, Ralph Brennan and his cousins run twelve New Orleans-style restaurants, nine of which are located in New Orleans.
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rbrennan@neworleans-food.com

Charlee Williamson
Executive Vice President

A 13 year veteran of the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group, Charlee Williamson has spearheaded BACCO, Red Fish Grill, Ralph's on the Park, and Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen^® concepts. As Executive Vice President, Charlee is responsible for company strategic planning and development, comprehensive annual marketing planning, full service, in-house advertising services, ongoing guest feedback, recognition and satisfaction programs, market growth strategies, continuous improvement initiatives and consumer, community and media relations.

Charlee earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin and is a member of the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Study Group and the Junior League of New Orleans. She has served on the board of directors and the Young Leadership Council, the Royal Street Guild and the Advertising Club of New Orleans.
cwilliamson@neworleans-food.com

Julie Jacob
Director of Human Resources

jjacob@neworleans-food.com

Haley Gabel
Director of Operations and Corporate Executive Chef

A 1990 graduate of the Culinary Arts Academy of Cincinnati, an affiliate of the Culinary Institute of America, Haley first crossed paths with Ralph Brennan during a pre-graduation externship at Ralph Brennan’s Mr. B's Bistro. She returned to Mr. B’s after graduation to train under former longtime Executive Chef Gerard Maras, a local pioneer in incorporating regional ingredients into innovative culinary creations. Quality and farm freshness dominated Chef Gerard’s menu and appreciation for superior, fresh ingredients remains firmly entrenched in Haley’s cooking.
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hgabel@neworleans-food.com