TURNING POINT RESTAURANTS - Key Persons
Back in 1999, two years after receiving a culinary arts degree from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, Mrs. Iavaroni began her career at Turning Point, as the Head Chef of the first Little Silver, NJ location.
Bonnie has been instrumental in the success and growth of the company over the past 25 years. Her management team oversees the successful day to day restaurant operations and staffing in multi states. Mrs. Iavaroni also guides the Food and Beverage Director's creative efforts and implementation of our award-winning seasonal menu. Mrs. Iavaroni has over 27 years' experience in the restaurant industry.
Mr. Ruoff's restaurant experience started in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he was trained by Michael Hurst, past President of the National Restaurant Association and Professor with the Hospitality Management School at Florida International University, at his award-winning 15th Street Fisheries Restaurant. Mr. Ruoff received a football scholarship to Boston College where he played for Tom Coughlin. He graduated from Boston College with a business degree in entrepreneurship in 1992.
After completing college, Mr. Ruoff spent a brief time away from the restaurant industry where he served as a Corporate District Manager for Toyota Motor Sales. Mr. Ruoff returned to his passion following Toyota and received management experience with Brinker International's Chili's Bar and Grill in Holmdel, NJ. While in Holmdel, he led the restaurant to achieve one of the highest unit level performances in the Chili's system. After two years, he left to attain his personal goal of creating an upscale breakfast and lunch restaurant.
In 1998 Mr. Ruoff purchased a failing lunch and dinner restaurant in Little Silver, NJ and the "Turning Point" concept was born. The company has grown from humble beginnings with a small 12 table restaurant to a private equity backed, multi state restaurant chain that is expanding with both corporate and franchised locations. Kirk is an operator at heart and attributes the company's success to the passionate individuals that work extremely hard every day for the Turning Point.
Job Titles:
- Professor With the Hospitality Management School at Florida International University
Job Titles:
- Chief Finance Officer
- Financial Leader
Mr. Shalloo holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from Boston University, a master's degree in Hospitality Management from University of Massachusetts at Amherst and is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Patrick is an experienced financial leader who began his career at Forsgate Country Club with Matrix Hospitality in Jamesburg, NJ. Patrick & his wife Florence owned and operated a restaurant for six years before he returned to financial management.
Patrick spent over 14 years in New York City in financial leadership roles at Union Square Hospitality, the Tao Group, and Related Restaurant Group. He is responsible for the management of the finance department team and the financial direction of the Turning Point including historical reporting, budgeting, audit, and treasury.