This month’s Malnati Rockstar is our team of Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Benefit Volunteers!
We would like to recognize and celebrate the incredible Lou’s Team Members who volunteered their time to support our 51st annual Lou Malnati’s Cancer Research Benefit on Saturday, Sept. 30. To put on an event that size requires contributions from so many different people, and every single one of them was up to the challenge of preparing for, welcoming, and feeding nearly 600 guests. We are so grateful for their support all throughout the day and night and are thankful they represent our Tradition of Generosity.
Whether it was front of the house or in the kitchen, the names listed below are responsible for helping us put on the best event possible. It would not be possible without you all!
- Chris Panzarella
- Chelsea Bestow
- Anna Ball
- Tonya Ciluffo
- Gil Aguilar
- Gabriella Streicher
- John Mynatt
- Jaime Solis
- Esther Gomez
- Oscar Ocampo
- Tony Magturo
- Lynn Young
- Max Campbell
- Grace Giordano
- Kathy Brady
- Sally Glunz
- Kelley Borscha
- Susan Liggett
- Josh Fitzgerald
- Nicole Pendowski
- Tim McCarty
- Matt Matatall
- Jon Haake
- Eva Andrews
- Melissa Iwami
- Jannet De Loera
- Saul Melchor
- Froy Alonso
- Alfredo Garduno
- Omar Lopez
- Josue Aranda
- Gabe Barrera
- Wendy Kolton
- Melissa Damato
- Kevin Boyer
In addition to the volunteers who worked the event, Jaime Solis (Kitchen Ops Support) would also like to give special thanks to:
- Dan Shaw and the purchasing team for acquiring all of the food needed for the event.
- Patrick Burnett, Juan Garcia, Vicente Marin, John Mynatt, and Enrique Silva for the transportation and set up of equipment.
- Veronica Solis and the Oakbrook Terrace team for allowing use of their store to prep and store all food and liquor.
- Tonya Ciluffo and Pedro Barrera along with his NSO team for their invaluable support in the kitchen.
- All of the Regional Directors and District Managers who supported in the kitchen.
Also worthy of recognition are Hallie Craven, Tony Magturo and the rest of the creative team for all their work on the logo, signage, and all other creative assets. Everything turned out so great! You can see the “Super” logo below!
This list goes to show just how much effort is needed to accomplish what this team did. You are all the embodiment of a Malnati Rockstar! Congratulations and thank you again to each of you.

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