TED BURKE
Co-owner, Shadowbrook

Like many college students, Ted Burke began his restaurant career as a waiter and bartender, delicately balancing work and studies. But, unlike most, in just a few short years, Ted advanced from part-time employee to co-owner of one of the most beautiful restaurants in California. He and partner Bob Munsey have since built the Shadowbrook and Crow's Nest restaurants into major Central Coast attractions.

Before entering college Ted studied as an exchange student at the National University in México City. As an undergraduate student he attended Santa Clara University, majoring in finance, and spent his senior year specializing in international business at the Universidad de las Américas in México City. The following year he served in the U.S. Army Reserves before beginning his post-college education at the Monterey Institute for International Studies.

While attending language school in Monterey in 1972 in preparation for further graduate studies at the prestigious Thunderbird School of Global Management, he was hired and trained as a summer waiter and bartender at Shadowbrook Restaurant …… and he never left. He served as a manager of the restaurant from 1973-78, when he and his partner, Bob Munsey, became co-owners of both the Shadowbrook and Crow's Nest restaurants. Ted is managing owner of the Shadowbrook, which has received numerous citations for its romantic atmosphere and excellent food, while Bob was the managing owner of the Crow's Nest, which is a destination oceanfront restaurant known for its fine beef and seafood as well as its popular lounge. Bob retired in February of 2010.

Long an active civic and business leader, Ted is the immediate past Chair of the Santa Cruz County Business Council, Vice-President of the Dominican Hospital Foundation in Santa Cruz as well as Director Emeritus of the National Restaurant Association in Washington D.C. He has served on the board and as president of the California Restaurant Association, and he also served for nearly ten years as chair of the powerful statewide Political Action Committee of the CRA as well as its Issues-PAC. He is past president of the Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council and a former commissioner representing the statewide restaurant industry and later Co-Chair of the California Travel and Tourism Commission.

His strong commitment to the local community earned him the Santa Cruz Industrial Education Council's "Outstanding Businessperson of the Year" award and the Santa Cruz Conference and Visitors Council's first "Award of Excellence". In 2001 the restaurant industry honored Ted for his many contributions to the restaurant industry and to those it serves by inducting him into the California Restaurant Association's "Hall of Fame". In 2004, the California Travel Industry Association (Cal-TIA) honored Ted as the very first recipient of its "Restaurateur of the Year" award. Locally, the Aptos Chamber of Commerce included Ted in the millennium year of 2000 as one of the "Men of the Century". Ted was also recognized by Rotary International and designated with its prestigious "Paul Harris Fellowship" in 2006.

Ted lives in Santa Cruz near the Yacht Harbor and enjoys golf, gardening and his four children, Joslyn, Natalie, Kelly and Elliott and grandsons, Grayson and Hudson.

ROBERT MUNSEY
Co-owner, Shadowbrook

Under their stewardship since 1978, Bob Munsey and partner Ted Burke have brought the Crow´s Nest and Shadowbrook restaurants to the forefront of the Central Coast hospitality industry. Both restaurants have become favorites with locals and tourists alike. Bob Munsey has been with the Crow´s Nest for most of the last 37 years, directing its growth from a small cafeé at the harbor to one of the largest and most popular restaurants on the Monterey Bay.

He joined the Crow´s Nest staff in 1970 as a bartender and assistant manager, and then became general manager a year later. Except for a three-year stint as owner of a San Francisco-based restaurant chain in the mid 1970's, he has been here ever since.

A native of Portland, Oregon, he attended high school in Palo Alto, and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. By the time he left college he had gained a thorough knowledge in food service through his experience as a public health specialist in the U.S. Air Force and manager of Berkeley´s Red Lion restaurant. In addition to being co-owner of the Crow´s Nest and Shadowbrook, Bob is a part owner of the San Jose Giants professional minor league baseball team.

Bob has been active in many Santa Cruz County community organizations. He helped develop the Cabrillo College Food Service Technology program, is currently the president of the Santa Cruz Conference and Visitors Council, and is a founder and past president of the Santa Cruz Area Restaurant Association. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce, and was named board member of the year in 1994, and was a founding director and past president of the Santa Cruz Harbor Business Association. The Aptos Chamber of Commerce named him “Man of the Year” in 2004.

He is a founder and has been a board member of the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group for the past 12 years, has served as an honorary advisor of the Youth Leadership Corps, has participated in the Big Brothers Program, and was co-chair of the Second Harvest Food Bank´s Dining Out/Helping Out program. He has also been honored by the United Way´s Community Assessment Project for the Crow´s Nest´s efforts against under-age drinking. In 2006 International Rotary made him a Paul Harris Fellow for tangible and significant assistance for furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world.

Bob lives with his wife, Katherine, in the Pasatiempo area and spends much of his leisure and working time near the waterfront. He enjoys traveling and active sports, including body boarding, fly fishing, skiing and karate.

ASHLEY HOSMER
Executive Chef, Shadowbrook

July 16, 2010
For Immediate Release
Additional Information: Ted Burke (831) 475-1222

LOCAL WOMAN IS NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF AT SHADOWBROOK RESTAURANT

CAPITOLA, CA -- Ashley Hosmer, a true local, born into a well known and highly respected Santa Cruz family and a graduate of Harbor High School, has recently been elevated to the post of Executive Chef at the “World Famous and Local Favorite,” Shadowbrook Restaurant. Chef Hosmer is also a graduate of the California Culinary Academy and the Le Cordon Bleu Program. She has been employed at Shadowbrook for many years as the Sous Chef after having worked for St. Regis Hotel in Princeville, Kauai. Her predecessor, Chef Ross McKee, is leaving to take a position with a California based boutique hotel group with operating restaurants.

Co-Owner, Ted Burke commented, “I am confident that Ashley possesses the culinary knowledge, skills and acumen to build upon the fine work of Chef McKee and to continue to make Shadowbrook a favorite for locals and visitors alike. We are very proud of Ashley's contributions to the restaurant over her tenure here and are delighted to promote her to this new position. We think our guests will soon agree.”

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