Colby Jackson

ACF certified Executive Chef (CEC) Former White House Chef (Presidential Food Service) United States Navy Veteran Co-Founder American Made Hospitality

Colby began his career serving in the United States Navy as a Culinary Specialist. In 2014 Colby joined the crew of the USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD-18) out of San Diego, CA. This is where he began to develop his culinary ability.

In 2018, Colby earned a position at our nations capital to serve at The White House as part of Presidential Food Service. He led the kitchen responsible for cooking and serving both the 45th and 46th Presidents of the United States, as well as their respective administrations.

In 2023, Colby arrived in Houston, Texas. Where he founded American Made Hospitality.

DJ Hayes

Private Chef

United States Navy Veteran

DJ set in motion his career serving in The United States Navy as a culinary specialist in 2014. He began his life changing experience onboard the USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD-18) on Navel Based San Diego. It was DJ’s introduction to some influential chefs, cuisines and skills to enable him to enhance his culinary expertise

While onboard the USS New Orleans, DJ had the privilege of personally cooking for three captains. He created menus for Navy officers as well as take charge of the ship’s wardroom and its crew.

In 2019 with completion of his service DJ took his culinary expertise and applied it to the real world as kitchen supervisor/chef at Ramon’s Macaron Grill & Bar.

“Proud to have had the opportunity to serve my country and I’m grateful my profession is my passion. We look forward to seeing you at the next event!”