From left to right: Wendy Collins, Justin Moore, Chris Swinn,
Taylor Bryant, Laurie Painter, and Zack Whitaker

Chris Swinn, Owner/General Manager

Chris came across the pond in September of 1989 from his native Southampton, England, intending to have a 6 month stay in the States to help get The Peachtree Club up and running. Fast forward to the present day, and Chris in now the Owner/General manager--plans changed. After receiving a High National Diploma in Hotel Catering and Institutional Management at Huddersfield University in Yorkshire, England, Chris worked at the Four Seasons Hotel in London. Prior to coming to Atlanta, he managed The Box Tree Restaurant, a Michelin Starred Restaurant, in Yorkshire. Chris married an American girl, Mary Munger, in 1994, and now they have two American girls of their own, Emily born in 1996 and Rachel in 1998. Chris bought the Club in May 2001, and continues to act as General Manager, the role he has served since 1989.
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Wendy Collins, CPCE, Director of Catering

Wendy began her hospitality career in St. John, part of the U.S. Virgin Islands. After surviving a few hurricanes, she made her way back to Atlanta, where she is a second generation native. Wendy has been at The Peachtree Club since the fall of 1999. She loves midtown and works hard keeping business in the neighborhood. Wendy has been an active member of NACE, the National Association of Catering Executives, since 1999 and currently serves as the 2nd Vice President of Education on the Greater Atlanta Chapter NACE Board. She received her CPCE (Certified Professional Catering Executive) certification in 2003. NACE is a great way to network and continue to expand her knowledge of the hospitality industry.
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Justin Moore, Executive Chef

A native of Columbia, SC, Justin spent four years in the Marines. Stationed in many locations around the world, he picked up a flair for international cuisine. After completion of his military duties, Justin relocated to Atlanta and began culinary school at the Art Institute of Atlanta. Married in November of 2005, Justin and his beautiful wife Deborah live just down the street from the Club. They welcomed a baby girl, Caroline Marie, in December of 2007. Justin’s culinary experience includes 755 Club at Turner field, Ted’s Montana Grill and Wyndham Hotel. Justin began as the Sous Chef of the Club in 2005 and was promoted to Executive Chef in February of 2008.
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Taylor Bryant, Sous Chef

Taylor spent the first few years of his life in Fredericksburg, VA, where he was born. However, his family headed south when he was only 3. Taylor grew up in Albany, GA and received a BA in Culinary Arts from Albany Technical College. After graduation, Taylor headed north to Atlanta and pursued his Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management from the Art Institute of Atlanta. A former classmate of our executive Chef, Taylor graduated from the Art Institute in June 2006. Taylor began as the Grill cook at The Peachtree Club in February 2006, and was promoted to Sous Chef in February 2008. Taylor’s wife, Brooke, also works at the Club as one of our servers and chief holiday decorator. The couple lives just a few blocks away in Midtown.
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Laurie Painter, Member Liaison

Laurie started working part time at The Peachtree Club shortly after she got married in 2000. She has been involved in many different areas including the Antiquarian book business. She and her father built and opened one of the most treasured Rare and Used Books stores in the South. In 2006 she decided it was time for a change, so she moved on from the book business to become the Member Liaison for The Peachtree Club. Since Laurie has established relationships and experience with the Club, it was a perfect fit.
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Zack Whitaker, Service Manager

Zack, a native of Ft. Valley, GA, began working at The Peachtree Club in 2002, when he was a student at nearby GA Tech. Over the years his responsibilities have increased from server to bartender or “PM Manager” as he liked to say. In the summer of 2007 Zack was promoted to a full time position of Service Manager. Zack’s responsibilities include hiring and training servers, managing event execution, and continuing to bartend many evenings. Zack has become our unofficial liaison with younger members, and continues to build relationships and strengthen the Club. To contact Zack, click here.
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