{"id":101,"date":"2018-02-28T15:43:08","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T15:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/guilforddining.net\/sites\/merig-playground\/?page_id=101"},"modified":"2026-06-03T11:39:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T15:39:53","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mgdining.com\/gds\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;main_header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#0a0a0a&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;About Us&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;title\/subtitle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;80px&#8221; subhead_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/mgdining.com\/gds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/ves_food_0.jpg&#8221; 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He first joined MG as a cook at the Virginia State Capitol and moved on to be our Retail &amp; Sustainability Manager at Guilford College followed by Director at Beauvoir School, and finally General Manager at Virginia Theological Seminary. Between Guilford and Beauvoir, Chris had the opportunity to be the Executive Chef at the Virginia Governor\u2019s Mansion for Governor McAuliffe. Chris has a thirst for world travel and experiencing different cultures. He continually seeks to absorb new practices, principles, and languages (6 to be exact), and, of course, flavors, ingredients, and techniques.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:mray@merig.com\">cblain@merig.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/><strong><a href=\"tel:2028683049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">202.868.3049<\/a><a href=\"tel:2022956185\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; module_class=&#8221;btn-inline&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Henry_Cabanillas_headshot_2_smaller.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Henry_Cabanillas_headshot_2_smaller&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; max_height=&#8221;400px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_duration=&#8221;2000ms&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;500ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;name\/title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||10px|0px||&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;0px||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;0px||&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; animation_speed_curve=&#8221;ease-out&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Henry Cabanillas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h5>Director of Dining Services<\/h5>\n<p>Henry Cabanillas is a seasoned hospitality professional and a proud Montgomery College and Towson State University alumnus. Henry\u2019s journey throughout the food service industry has awarded him many accolades, including being recognized as leading the Best Lounge in the U.S. at the Delta Sky Lounge. His career advanced with roles as a Dining Services General Manager in Government Services and later as an Area Director in Education segments for a national dining services company. Henry embraces Meriwether Godsey&#8217;s Core Value #10 &#8211; Learn, Grow, Improve, and is committed to consistency and quality. He empowers his teams with training and mentorship to execute confident services. Beyond work, he enjoys fishing, supporting Liverpool FC, continuous learning, and cherished family moments at the beach.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #7fc04a;\">hcabanillas@merig.com<\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><a href=\"tel:2028683049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">202-274-3200 ext 8120 <\/a><a href=\"tel:2022956185\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; module_class=&#8221;btn-inline&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Anthony_Cools-Lartigue_square.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Anthony_Cools-Lartigue_square&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; max_height=&#8221;400px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_duration=&#8221;2000ms&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;500ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;name\/title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||10px|0px||&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;0px||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;0px||&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; animation_speed_curve=&#8221;ease-out&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Anthony Cools-Lartigue<\/h2>\n<h5>Executive chef<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthony brings a deep-rooted passion for food that began in Brooklyn, New York. Inspired by watching his grandmother bake and cook for their large family every weekend, his love for the culinary arts was sparked at a very early age. He fondly remembers the excitement of cooking as a child, eagerly peeling carrots down to nothing just to be involved in the kitchen. He embodies the MG Core Value \u201cBe Positive, Kind, and Gracious,\u201d always offering a warm greeting to those he meets because he believes even the smallest gestures can make a big impact on others. His goal is to make a lasting impact on the dining program at GDS, ensuring that every student, faculty, and staff enjoys every meal. Outside the kitchen, he enjoys comedy shows, concerts, movies, and cheering on the Yankees and 49ers.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><a href=\"mailto:acools-lartigue@merig.com\"><strong><span style=\"color: #7fc04a;\">acools-lartigue@merig.com<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; module_class=&#8221;btn-inline&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gloria_castillo_square.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;gloria_castillo_square&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; max_height=&#8221;400px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_duration=&#8221;2000ms&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;500ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;name\/title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|||0px||&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;0px||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;0px||&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; animation_speed_curve=&#8221;ease-out&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>GLORIA CASTILLO<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h5>Account Manager<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gloria has 15+ years of experience in management, from food service to retail. Prior to joining GDS she worked in catering for years, giving her impeccable attention to detail. She has a unique ability to multi-task and jump in anywhere she\u2019s needed. Her hard work and organizational talent keep the front of house running smoothly! 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