Meet Our Restaurant Accounting Manager, Amanda Harms! Born and raised in Bradenton, Florida, Amanda is as local as they come—and so is her love for the hospitality industry. Her journey with Oysters Rock Hospitality began over a decade ago, and she’s been a driving force ever since. While working with the AMOB team, Amanda completed …
Meet Our Director of Personnel & Oyster Cultivation, Nicole Briggs! Born in New Jersey but a Bradenton local since the age of two, Nicole has been part of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar family longer than some team members have been out of school. In fact, she’s celebrating 16+ years with AMOB—a journey that started …
Meet Our Parties by ORH Manager, Linda Finnerty! Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Linda spent most of her life in Virginia before making her way to the Sunshine State. A proud graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hotel and Restaurant Management, she has built a distinguished career in both hospitality …
Meet Our Technology Solutions Manager, Trey Horne! Born in the vibrant town of Bartow, Florida, Trey’s journey in hospitality began with a bang—and a tray. During his first stint at Anna Maria Oyster Bar, he worked nearly every position imaginable: busser, expo, server, fry cook, and more. After gaining a global perspective as the Student …
Meet Our Head of Accounting, Ian Nyhus! Born in Dunedin and raised in Parrish, Florida, Ian has been part of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar family since day one of his working life. A graduate of Braden River High School, Ian earned his associate’s degree from State College of Florida and is currently completing his …
Meet Our Shuckin’ Good Cause Director, Pam Beck! Pam brings a world of experience—both geographically and professionally—to Oysters Rock Hospitality. Having lived in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and Jacksonville, Florida, she’s gathered stories and skills from every stop along the way. Pam holds degrees from Lehigh University and Case Western Reserve School of Law, and she’s …
Meet Our Director of Purchasing, Mike Ronan! Born in Boston and raised across California, Virginia, Minnesota, and now Florida, Mike brings a world of experience—and a deep-rooted passion for hospitality—to the Oysters Rock Hospitality team. A graduate of California State University, Chico, he has spent his entire career in the hospitality industry, working in both …
Meet Our Head of Culinary, William Parard! A third-generation Floridian, Will was born and raised in Bradenton and is a proud graduate of Manatee High School. He began working in restaurants at the age of 14, starting as a busser and working his way up through the kitchen ranks to Chef de Cuisine. Along the …
Meet Our Junior Accountant, Grant Schuneman! Born and raised in Bradenton, Florida, Grant is a proud graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School and the University of South Florida. His hospitality journey began in 2016 at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton location, where he worked until 2021 before sharpening his skills in fine dining at …
Meet Our Regional Director, Jared Weis! Born and raised in Bradenton, Florida, Jared brings over two decades of hands-on restaurant experience to the Oysters Rock Hospitality team. Since starting in the industry at just 15 years old, he’s worked every position in the house—from dishwasher to cook to manager. His career has included stops at …
