Pinnacle Catering About
Pinnacle Catering Our Story
For nearly 30 years the stability and reputation of the brands of Powers Ventures has been recognized as a national leader in food service excellence with its restaurant, catering and event facilities.
Behind every great dish is a talented chef
meet ours
Lizzy Lehrkamp Chef
Chef Lizzy has been with Pinnacle Catering since 2021. She deals with a variety of things every day. What Lizzy loves most about the Pinnacle team is the fast wit and sense of humor with everyone at Pinnacle really makes the days more enjoyable.
“Some days I think we should all be followed around with cameras and have our own reality show. We all get along very well for being in such a stressful environment at times.”
She enjoys being a part of everyone's celebrations. Food brings people together and makes memories they get to keep for a lifetime.
Meet our sales and management team
Jessica Lentz Director of Sales
Jessica is the Director of Sales at Pinnacle Catering and has been with the organization since 2013. She is the first to help out her team and ensure both our employees and clients are happy and taken care of on all occasions.
She finds enjoyment in meeting and working with new staff and building relationships with clients and her team. Jessica enjoys helping clients through the planning process and making their event memorable with the best experience and high-quality food.
Joe DeChamps Sales & Operations
Joe has been with Powers Ventures in different capacities since 2005, and joined the Pinnacle Catering side of the company in 2010. He has vast experience in multiple roles within Powers Ventures and uses that expertise to execute seamless operations with each of our clients needs.
Joe enjoys working with the Pinnacle team because of everyone's dedication to the success of each event, from small to large. He is here to ensure our clients are well taken care of by providing excellent service and exceptional quality products.
Sue Rich General Manager
Sue is the General Manager at Pinnacle Catering. Sue has been with the organization since 2011, starting as a part-time banquet server. Her current role is to oversee operations and logistics, ensuring each event runs effortlessly from start to finish.
Sue thrives on managing every detail from inquiry to execution. She excels at troubleshooting challenges, implementing efficient processes, and educating the team to stay organized and effective. Above all, she is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, working closely with the team to create unforgettable experiences for every customer.
Sierra Flottum Operations Assistant
Sierra has been with Pinnacle Catering since 2023. As the Operations Assistant, she helps coordinate catering inquiries with the sales staff, prepare and record customer payments and transactions, assist in creating and sharing social media content, and assists with day-to-day operations, such as providing customer service and addressing customer concerns and questions both in-person and over the phone.
“I absolutely love the culture here at Pinnacle Catering. I am so fortunate to be a part of our service-oriented team. We understand there is a lot that goes into planning an event, and it can be stressful. With some compassion and empathy, I love working with our customers to alleviate some of that stress. When choosing Pinnacle Catering, we want our customers to be able to relax and enjoy their event with their guests. Catering isn't just about the food. While we are indeed a food driven company, we are equally driven to service.”
Taylor Sass Sales & Operations
Taylor started at Powers Ventures as a host at the Canadian Honker Restaurant in downtown Rochester in 2021. Over the years she has grown with the company across several locations, increasing her knowledge of each business along the way. Taylor works primarily at Mayowood Stone Barn, assisting with wedding and event coordination and food and beverage service. Taylor enjoys working with our clientele to make each event unforgettable.