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Our Team
Hospitality is a calling, a culture and a lifestyle. We build strong teams through mentorship and by rewarding preparation, communication, collaboration and work ethic.
Carlos Solorzano Smith
Founder and Managing Partner
Growing up in his native Guatemala, Carlos Solorzano-Smith credits joy-filled family dinners around a modest, candlelit table with inspiring him to later pursue a career in hospitality. Upon immigrating to the United States at age 21, he cut his teeth serving tables at luxury hotels and high-end restaurants across the nation from Boston to New Orleans to Park City, and finally to Aspen’s Little Nell and Matsuhisa.
Along the way, he learned every aspect of the hospitality industry, growing his network, and honing his craft under the tutelage of top chefs, master sommeliers, and leading restaurateurs at Eleven Madison Park (NYC), Marta (NYC), The Modern (NYC), Maialino (NYC), RN74 (SF), Blackberry Farm (TN), and more.
In addition to his experience as a sought after sommelier, Solorzano-Smith brings a wealth of knowledge to back-end business functions, including developing innovative artisan menus, building top-notch teams, managing ordering, inventory, and overhead, and fastidiously controlling both quality and costs.
As managing partner, Solorzano-Smith’s passion for the hospitality industry is matched only by trusted business sense, magnetic personality, and experience guiding world-renowned establishments across the nation.
Launching AHG marks the next chapter of Solorzano-Smith’s unlikely and incredible journey. For the young man who worked his way up from a back server to managing Chef Nobu’s wine and beverage programs in Denver, Vail and Aspen, it’s not only the next logical step – it’s the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
Vincenzo Salvatore
Culinary Director
Vincenzo Salvatore has built an acclaimed career in fine dining, earning recognition for his refined technique and innovative approach to classic cuisine. His journey has taken him through some of the world's most prestigious kitchens, including Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe and the United States, where he honed his craft under renowned chefs and developed his signature balance of tradition and modernity.
As Culinary Director for Aspen Hospitality Group, Salvatore oversees the culinary vision at Angelo’s, Duemani, and Acquolina, three of Aspen’s premier dining destinations. His leadership emphasizes seasonality, precision, and a deep respect for regional ingredients, ensuring each dish reflects both artistry and authenticity. Throughout his career, Salvatore has been recognized for his ability to elevate familiar flavors with contemporary finesse, solidifying his reputation as a chef at the forefront of modern fine dining.
Hana Bowers
Director of Finance
Hana Bowers has helped guide top restaurants and innovative brands to success in the hospitality industry.
In her previous role as Director of Finance and Business Development at Delicious Hospitality Group (DHG), she served as a leader on the executive team managing the business side of acclaimed establishments Charlie Bird, Pasquale Jones, and Legacy Records in New York City. Bowers also acted as project manager on the group’s forthcoming venture, a restaurant launched in June 2021.
Bowers’ expertise in hospitality business development is vast, including core competencies in financial planning and analysis, deal negotiation and execution, restaurant operations, strategic analysis and advisory, human resources, insurance, tech implementations, restaurant openings, and more.
With a background in capital markets and investment banking, Bowers takes an energetic, hands-on approach to business management. An athlete and fitness enthusiast, her competitive spirit, drive to excel and attention to detail is an asset in the fast-paced hospitality industry.
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