Jon is the cultural guru of RRH. He makes a stranger family and family feel strange. His philosophy is based on some very basic tenets that remain true to this day:
Take care of the guest, have fun and make money. It is simply, Family first. Do business with strangers as if they were brothers. After loyalty come ability, skill and competence. Promote only able people and find them by testing them.

Jon is a proud Penn State undergraduate and earned an MBA-Finance from University of Texas-Dallas. Jon started in the restaurant business washing dishes at the age of 16 and has never forgotten his roots.  Busing tables, serving, managing and now owning a string of successful ventures. Jon is very proud of the long term relationships he enjoys with team members.

Jon is an avid golfer and loves all sport Philadelphia. When he is not working on his handicap or rooting for his favorite teams, he is busy idolizing his wife or dealing with his brash and sassy teenage children

Kim Dressler is the driving design force behind all of the RRH concepts. Her vision, tastes, color pallets and style are on display in all of the restaurants. So much so, that she is known as The Decorator.

Schooled at University of Maryland, she has an extensive hotel background, prior to working at Morton’s. At Morton’s, she met the love of her life (well, her current love and husband). In 2003, they embarked on their signature Dressler’s Restaurant in Birkdale Village.

Kim is the proud mother of two teens and her third child, her doting husband of 18 years. Kim and Jon were married in Pinehurst on a magically hot weekend. She claims it was the best day of her life.

Kim has not been directly involved in the restaurant operations for some time, devoting her time to being one of the caring and most giving people known to mankind. She will be joining TPH as coordinator of private events.

Ally Moder-Kraft serves as the Director of Events at Rare Roots Hospitality. This Ohio native made her grand migration to North Carolina in 2011, and like a fine wine, her career in the hospitality industry has only improved with age. With a decade of experience at the company, she has been leading the events team for the past five years, ensuring that each occasion is uniquely memorable and executed with precision.

Outside of her professional life, Ally has been happily married to her dashing husband, Toma, for over two years. The dynamic duo are proud parents to their beloved Labrador Retriever, Bubba Fisher Moder-Kraft, known to the world as, Fishy. Together, they enjoy a full and vibrant life in North Carolina.

When not orchestrating spectacular events, Ally has a diverse array of hobbies that she delights in. A spirited tennis player and amateur home improvement guru, she’s equally unskilled with both racket and paintbrush. A true card shark and an aficionado of fine dining, Ally takes pleasure in traveling to far-off locales and indulging in gastronomical delights.

At the heart of it all, Ally cherishes spending quality time with her loved ones, making the most of every moment. With her passion for excellence, Ally brings a rare level of dedication and warmth to her role at Rare Roots Hospitality, ensuring each event is as special as the people who attend.

Tim Buchanan has had a part in all 6 of the Rare Roots restaurants over the years. Raised in the mountains of NC, Tim started his hospitality industry life in the Berkshires of MA.  Tim became general  manager of Pearl’s Restaurant in Great Barrington, MA when he was 20yrs old.  Pearl’s garnered regional  attention from the Boston Globe as well as national attention from Travel & Leisure, Architecture Digest,  and others.  One of the highlights of his six years at Pearl’s for Tim was being invited to bring his team to  prepare a meal at the James Beard House in NYC.

Tim and his wife, Ericka Faye, moved back to the south at her request and they built a home in Charlotte.  His father-in-law and he built the house themselves while Tim worked for Dresslers Birkdale and  Max’s Allly.  After finishing the home,  Tim spent 4 years as wine director/floor manager at Capital Grille in  uptown Charlotte before returning to the fold and becoming the general manager at Dressler’s Metropolitan.  He along with the rest of the creative team conceived and developed the idea of what is now Dogwood, The Porter’s House, and Fin & Fino.

Tim lives with his two wild and crazy sons (Wylie Augustus ‘The Great’, and Porter Call), his beautiful wife Ericka Faye (also his high school sweetheart), and dog Charlie Buckets.

Currently you can find Tim at the helm of Fin & Fino in Uptown.

Executive Chef Scott Hollingsworth was raised in Cornelius, NC. He inherited a passion for food from his mother at a very early age. Scott has been working in Lake Norman and Charlotte area restaurants for more than 25 years. His commitment to quality, freshness, and creative presentation drew him to Dressler’s Restaurant in October of 2005. Scott has been married to Rhonda since 2001. His interests include his beloved Washington Commanders, fishing, and his dog.