Our Team

  • Jack Zimmermann • CEO & Founder

    Jack’s hospitality career, spanning 20 years, 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.

  • Jon Oh • VP of Restaurants & Development

    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 results. An expert strategist, Jon now oversees restaurant development for Nova Hospitality.

  • Connie Ballew • Director of People & Culture

    Connie has more than a decade of experience in Human Resources and organizational development. From holding executive positions in Las Vegas to co-incepting Nova in 2016, Ballew plays a key role in people & culture operations. Connie has established herself in the HR community as a progressive leader with unparalleled passion for others to succeed.

  • Sam Tiano • Director of Operations

    With 15 years in the Las Vegas Food & Beverage industry, Sam’s career flourished with well known organizations like Light Group and Wynn Resorts. 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.

  • Giuseppe Gazzana • Director of Finance

    Giuseppe is a seasoned hospitality professional with over two decades of experience spanning across Germany, Switzerland, London, and now Texas. He co-owned a successful casual restaurant chain in London before relocating to Texas to explore new opportunities. Giuseppe's academic achievements include graduating with honors in International Business, reflecting his dedication and expertise in the field.

  • Julie Wong • Digital Marketing Manager

    As our Digital Marketing Manager, Julie specializes in social media strategy, website marketing, SEO, and paid advertising. Always on top of new and current trends, she has fine tuned strategies for creating a successful digital presence for our venues and consulting clients.

  • Taylor Leen • Brand Marketing Manager

    As our Brand Marketing Manager, Taylor is an expert when it comes to creating a cohesive brand and knowing the best ins and outs of how to market it. Obsessed with the new, the now, and the next, she is always living ahead of the moment with culture and brand behavior, making sure our venues have a formulated and developed brand story.

  • Lauren Walden • Social Media Specialist & Photographer

    As our Social Media Specialist & In-House Photographer, Lauren applies her varying knowledge of food and beverage, product, event and lifestyle photography to create & capture content for social media and digital marketing assets. Her visual promotion reflects our culture, community and deliciousness of our restaurants and clients.

  • Hanna Brunelle • Brand Identity Designer

    As our Brand Identity Designer, Hanna specializes in cultivating distinct and successful brand identities through keen and impactful designs. She specializes in utilizing her skillset to assist clients with their brand strategies and goals. Her capabilities span from print and product design to digital marketing, social content design, and brand messaging.