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TEAM

Every success L3 has enjoyed can be directly credited to our amazing team. We look forward to expanding on our success while bringing exciting new ideas to the Chicago food scene.

Gail Taggart

CEO

Gail is our fearless CEO and industry veteran. She was the creative driver behind the highly successful Bubba Gump Shrimp Company and has worn just about every hat in the restaurant business from dishwasher to Chief Strategic Officer and lived to tell the story. Her knack for spotting talent is legendary and she is maniacal about restaurant service. What drives her? The belief that everyone deserves to work in a job they love.

Hobbies & Interests

Family, Fitness, and French Fries

Favorite Chicago Spot

Her own backyard

Catchphrase

“It’s cool to care.”

Amy Edquist

Senior Director of Operations

We all know that in the end, it’s up to operations people to get the job done in this business and Amy gets it done – everyday, no matter what. She juggles manager development, store openings and daily operations like a pro. She seriously never stops checking things off her to-do list and accomplishes ten things before most of us have finished our morning coffee. Weird thing is… she’s always laughing.

Hobbies & Interests

Making to-do lists, tasting beer, hanging with her family

Favorite Chicago Spot

Lincoln Park Zoo

Catchphrase

“I’m on it”

Emily Paulsen

Director of Marketing & Sales

Emily has built a career around two of her favorite things — fashion and food! After years in the world of corporate retail, she has found her dream job spreading the L3 Hospitality message throughout Chicago. She is passionate about all things marketing and cannot get through an outing without noticing a menu, logo, or photo opportunity. Though a horrible cook, Emily prides herself on her finely tuned dessert tastes and has yet to meet a cookie she doesn’t like — particularly those doused in sprinkles and dipped in champagne.

Hobbies & Interests

Fitness, friendship, family & whiskey

Favorite Chicago Spot

Anywhere by the lake

Catchphrase

“This is insane”

Melissa Herman

Human Resources Manager

Melissa is L3’s designated HR and Hiring guru. She prides herself on championing the company and enhancing the employee experience. She is responsible for finding many of the hardworking, fun-loving people that make L3 so great! Lover of all things Chicago and restaurants, L3 is a place she happily calls home.

Hobbies & Interests

Music, cooking for friends, shopping local, exploring new restaurants

Favorite Chicago Spot

Logan Square Farmer’s Market

Catchphrase

“Yes, I’m the HR girl”

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