The TEAM

Co-CEO Aurify Kingstar


JOHN RIGOS

20+ Years Hospitality Operations, Strategy and Finance 


University of Pennsylvania, INSEAD

 

Co-CEO Aurify Kingstar

ANDY STERN

20+ Years Hospitality Operations and Investing Technology + Branding


Vanderbilt University

MEET THE CORE TEAM

  • Josh Morgan

    Josh Morgan

    COO & Partner

    Oversees the AKS platform and business development initiatives. Previously scaled Melt Shop from 2 to 20 locations. Hillstone alum. NoMad alum. Cornell ’99.

  • Daniel Rhollans

    Daniel Rhollans

    VP of Finance

    Drives financial strategy across the full AKS portfolio. Previously Global CapEx Manager at Harry’s. GE Operational Management Leadership Program alum.

  • Jeremy Tannenbaum

    Jeremy Tannenbaum

    Director of Special Initiatives

    Leads strategic initiatives across the AKS platform. Previously opened Tender Greens’ first East Coast location and started his career at Gramercy Tavern. Wash U grad.

  • Spencer Rubin

    Spencer Rubin

    CEO, Eastwing

    Leads all Wingstop operations, new restaurant development, and vendor management across the Eastwing portfolio.

  • Marina Roulis

    Marina Roulis

    Chief Administrative Officer

    Runs entity formation, legal ops, compliance, and vendor management across the platform. With Aurify since its founding.

  • Souley Valian

    Souley Valian

    Controller

    Oversees the accounting cycle across the full AKS portfolio. Previously Staff Auditor at Ernst & Young. Baruch College grad.

  • Jason Anello

    Jason Anello

    Chief Marketing Officer

    Leads brand strategy and customer experience across the portfolio. Previously co-founded Manifold, an award-winning experiential agency. 20+ years across Yahoo, Ogilvy, and Digitas.

  • Louis Rigos

    Louis Rigos

    Facilities Director

    Manages facilities across the Wingstop, Melt Shop, and Fields Good Chicken portfolio. Previously founded and operated Silver Spoon on Manhattan’s Upper East Side for 20+ years.

  • Mehmet Yolac

    Mehmet Yolac

    Director of Hospitality, Happy Monkey

    Runs front-of-house operations at Happy Monkey in Greenwich. Previously held leadership roles at Four Seasons, Hilton, and the Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse. Johnson & Wales grad.

  • Brian Santoro

    Brian Santoro

    Executive Chef, Happy Monkey

    Oversees all culinary innovation at the platform.