After growing up in the family steakhouse business in Antlers, Oklahoma, Rick earned a degree in Business Administration from Southeastern State University. Rick has more than 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a rich past in philanthropy including serving as the President of the McKinney Chamber Magazine, President of the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools, and President of the Samaritan Inn, where he was awarded the Good Samaritan of the Year in 2010.

He led Rick’s Chophouse to winning Business of the Year in 2012 by the McKinney Chamber of Commerce and was awarded Civic Leader of the Year by the Collin County Junior League in 2013. In the following years, Rick accepted Texas A&M Horticulture Award, the Cornerstone Ranch LaFerney Community Hero Award and the Cultivating Land and Community Award from the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance.

Born in Denison where her family still lives, Robbin received a B.F.A. in Public Relations from Southern Methodist University, a Master of Journalism from the University of North Texas, and a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education from Texas Woman's University, where she is currently enrolled in the doctoral program for child development and early education.

Robbin spent 25 years in customer service, sales, and marketing. She served as a Trustee on the Lovejoy ISD School Board from 2012 through 2019. She is a former board member of Holy Family School, the McKinney Chamber of Commerce, Friends of WRR (101.1 FM), Attitudes & Attire, Fashion Group International, and the Public Relations Society of America.

Len is the managing partner at Rick’s Chophouse and the Grand Hotel. With more than 30 years of experience at some of the largest brands in the hospitality industry, Len gets his greatest sense of accomplishment from being around happy people.

Born and raised in Baton Rouge and driven by his passion for food and the industry, he uses his positive attitude to inspire his staff and colleagues to be the best brand ambassadors they can be. Len has extensive experience in large property facilities management, menu development, and associate retention. When not at work he can most likely be found cooking for his wife and three young children with his two Dachshunds very close by.

Kate has 12 years of experience in accounting and finance. Kate graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with her Masters’ in Accounting and is a CPA. She enjoys having the opportunity to work alongside people who care deeply about the local community. Prior to joining the team, she had experience in large and mid-sized companies across multiple industries. Kate resides in McKinney with her husband and two daughters. If you don’t find her at home, she is involved in the church or trying to catch a plane to the next travel adventure.

Raised in Dallas, Andrea graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2007 and embarked on a career committed to the farm to table movement. After honing her skills alongside notable chefs Tom Colicchio, Jeff Harris, Tim Bevins, and Graham Dodds, Andrea joined Wells Hospitality Group/DFA in 2012.

Under her direction, Harvest Seasonal Kitchen was named one of the Best New Restaurants of 2014 by the Dallas Morning News and featured on the cover of D Magazine’s Best Restaurants of 2015. Andrea is a Master Gardener and founding member of the Seed Project Foundation.

Originally from Port of Veracruz, Mexico, Emily has been living in McKinney for 18 years. Emily studied gastronomy for three years at the Le Chef College in Mexico, then earned a bachelor's degree in Business Psychology and a postgraduate degree in Strategic Leadership from the Tec de Monterrey.

Emily joined the opening team at Rick’s Chophouse as a cook in August of 2007, promoted to Administrative Chef in 2018 and Executive Chef in 2022, overseeing all of Rick’s kitchen and catering operations.

Christina is the Director of Education and Admissions at the nationally accredited Goddard School at University Drive. Before relocating to McKinney with her family in 2018, Christina spent eight years as a director in a corporate childcare center in Mission Viejo, California.

Her passion is helping children through their early years. As part of the opening team, Christina helped build the culture and enthusiasm that our teaching staff brings to school each day.

Christina has a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies from Sonoma State University where she was an NCAA Division II volleyball letterman. Following her passion for education, Christina earned her master's in Educational Counseling. She loves the outdoors and is looking forward to diving back into athletics as her two young daughters get started in organized sports.

Tanny is the onsite owner of the nationally accredited Goddard School at Craig Ranch, home to the 2020 National Goddard School Teacher of the Year! Tanny has been a member of our team since 2012. She also serves as the Director of Education and Curriculum.

Tanny received her Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education before earning her B.A. in Sociology (with a minor in Education) in 2003 in New York. She moved to McKinney with her family in 2012 and has taught in several age groups at our school.

Tanny became the school’s Director in 2017 to ensure the our teaching staff are properly supported in their efforts to meet or exceed Goddard's stringent standards. She oversees the communications, education, and marketing plans and works with the school directors to improve operations and achieve the highest standards for our accredited program

Elizabeth was born and raised in McKinney and has worked in the Historic District for more than seven years. She has an associate’s degree from Collin College and has worked in customer service and the restaurant industry for 10 years.

Elizabeth and her husband Tucker, Farm Director at our donation farm McKinney Roots, have a passion for farming, sustainability, helping others, and the community. When not working, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with their son on their farm in Howe,

Becky has lived and worked in the Historic District of McKinney for 15 years. She graduated from McKinney High before attending flight attendant school in 1992. She has since worked in hotel management and bookkeeping for the past 30 years. She joined the team at the Grand Hotel prior to opening and has moved from hotel operations to handling the bookkeeping for Ricks Chophouse, Harvest, the Grand Hotel, and Goddard Schools.