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Stephen Musciano has been with Aramark Corporation for nearly 30 years, working
in some of the country’s most famous stadiums and arenas—from Mile High
Stadium to Giants Stadium—and he is currently serving as the General Manager
for PNC Park. With his extensive experience as a troubleshooter in the sports
and entertainment market, he has been responsible for creating conducive work
environments for employees, as well as successfully creating more profitable
accounts while retaining business through his leadership and client relationships.
Steve has served PRLA in numerous roles, such as co-chairman of the membership
committee, where he worked to drive membership and explore new membership
benefit opportunities.
STEPHEN MUSCIANO
CHAIRMAN
Aramark at PNC Park
Pittsburgh
Jim Gratton has worked for Marriott International for nearly 25 years, starting as the
front office manager of the Marco Island, Fla. hotel culminating to his current position
as area director of the Greater Philadelphia Area where he is responsible for 19 hotels
located in three states (Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey). Prior to his new role,
he was the general manager of the Philadelphia Downtown Courtyard—a 498-room
hotel located in the heart of Center City. Jim earned his bachelor’s degree in business
administration/hospitality management from James Madison University. He has been
active on the boards of numerous hospitality-related organizations including PRLA,
PTLA, Visit Philadelphia, and the JMU School of Hospitality Advisory Board.
JIM GRATTON
VICE CHAIRMAN
Marriott International
Philadelphia
Since joining the PJW family, Jim Fris has been responsible for establishing all
operations encompassing strategy, growth initiatives, profitability, purchasing,
marketing, and supportive corporate culture as the company’s Chief Operating
Officer. Under his tenure, PJW Restaurant Group has opened 10 new restaurants,
increased revenues by $45 million and created synergies with local sports teams,
The Wells Fargo Center, Comcast Sports Net, Temple University and many others. His
keen eye, unbridled enthusiasm and across the board standards for quality, service
and commitment to community has served him and the group well. He brought
more than 30 years of local and national leadership and hospitality management
experience to the family dinner table. He was formerly the vice president of Brock
and Company in Malvern, Pa. Prior to that, he served as district manager and director
of purchasing for the Phoenix-based Restaurant Dining Services.
JIM FRIS
TREASURER
PJW Restaurant Group
West Chester