The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces Joanne Reardon as Senior Director of Finance

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Bartolotta Restaurants is announcing seasoned strategic finance leader Joanne Reardon as the company’s new Senior Director of Finance; a role in which she will provide oversight and strategy throughout the finance and accounting department of Milwaukee’s premier restaurant and catering organization. Mrs. Reardon, a native of Wisconsin, is a Marquette University graduate with close ties to the Milwaukee community and nearly a decade of leadership experience in the finance sector and restaurant industry.

“Joanne’s record of achievements perfectly align with our vision for growth as The Bartolotta Restaurants continues to expand operations and strengthen its commitment to the Greater Milwaukee community,” says Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, Keith Trafton. “Her strong Midwest roots and ‘hospitality heart’ will make her an inspiring and invaluable asset to our organization.”

Mrs. Reardon’s record of success includes multiple roles at Seattle-based MOD Pizza, including Director of Investor Relations and Strategy, where she led corporate strategic planning, investor communications, and corporate development for more than 500 locations across the U.S. and Canada. She began her career as an investment banking analyst for Milwaukee-based firm Robert W. Baird & Co.

“The Bartolotta Restaurants is recognized as one of the most successful, innovative, and family-oriented companies in Wisconsin, and it is truly an honor to be part of this team,” says Mrs. Reardon. “I’m excited to bring my experience and passion for hospitality to the team, and to work together to build on the success of this fantastic organization.”

Mrs. Reardon joins The Bartolotta Restaurants during a period of tremendous growth. In July 2024, the company opened its newest venue – the multi-level, multi-purpose restaurant and catering destination The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant on Nagawicka Lake.

For more information about The Bartolotta Restaurants please visit bartolottas.com.

About The Bartolotta Restaurants

The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization co-founded by Chef Paul Bartolotta and his late brother, Joe Bartolotta. Chef Paul Bartolotta is a two-time James Beard Award-winning chef in two separate regions, Midwest and Southwest, winning in both 1994 and 2009. In addition, Chef Paul Bartolotta has six James Beard Award nominations including Best Chef Midwest in 1993, Best New Restaurant in Las Vegas in 2005, Outstanding Restaurateur USA alongside his brother in 2017, 2018, 2019, and a finalist for Outstanding Restaurateur USA in 2020. Since the opening of its flagship restaurant, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, The Bartolotta Restaurants group has grown to become the premier culinary brand in the Greater Milwaukee region, offering first class service and cuisine across a portfolio of 18 one-of-a-kind restaurants and catering facilities, including fine dining, upscale casual, food halls, executive dining, quick-casual, and airport concepts. More information can be found at bartolottas.com.

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