Meet The Team
Meet The Team
Tommy Washington
CEO | Celebrity Chef
I'm Tommy Washington and I am a celebrity chef. I hold multiple degrees from culinary school and I have a new tv show coming out soon. I have created several sauces and rubs that you will love. I was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. I grew to love cooking from the days of my Grandmother teaching me how to cook.
Monica Washington
Chief Operating Officer
Monica uses her extensive business management and organizational skills to keep Tommy's Kitchen moving forward and accomplishing great things on a daily basis. With TV shows, cooking engagements, clothing and shoe lines, and more Monica is never bored!
Shay Dixon
MANAGER
Shay has been in the celebrity space for over 20 years. Shay assists Tommy with all of his activities related being a celebrity chef including TV and radio appearances and speaking engagements. Shay is also an accomplished and award winning dancer with an impressive celebrity resume of his own!
Nayara Winder
Director of Operations | Marketing
Nayara has extensive experience as a social media marketer and influencer. Nayara has an incredible talent in strengthening brand presence online. She hopes to share Tommy’s Kitchen with everyone to help fill their homes with the sweet flavors and amazing apparel found only at Tommy’s Kitchen!
Andrew Winder
Senior Director of Operations | Strategy
Andrew is excited to help elevate Chef Tommy’s brand and help everyone “Taste for Themselves”. Andrew’s background brings a wide scope of experience to this position. A U.S Air Force Veteran and MBA degree holder, Andrew brings a unique perspective into strengthening the operations at Tommy’s Kitchen and help it grow into a global brand.
Paul Sterzinger
Assistant sous chef
Paul L Sterzinger has 20+ years of being a financial advisor and analyst. He has attained the designations of CFP®, CIMA®, CLU®; he also has a Master’s in Business Administration. and an Executive Certificate from Massachusetts's Institute of Technology (MIT) for Investment Management Analysis. His true passion is cooking. Paul has been a "Foodie" for over 40+ years.
Vaughn
Hairstylist
“Vaughn Leon” is the author of “The Breakage Book, how to not lose your hair,” also a Master Colorist, Stylist, hair cutter, Master Educator on color & relaxed hair. He’s the creator of “Aqua Scalp skin therapy” that gives relief from alopecia, dry-itchy scalp and eczema. He has over 35 years of experience. He believes in being a Hero through hair. If you look good then you’ll feel good, he has devoted his life to bringing out the best in You!