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Mark Sparling

General Manager – Outlet Front of House Leadership

Before coming onboard at The Mina Group, Mark was General Manager of China Chilcano by Jose Andres in downtown DC. He moved to the DC area from Los Angeles, where his career spanned several iconic restaurants including The Lobster, Joe's Restaurant by Chef Joe Miller, La Vecchia Cucina and Cafe del Rey where he ran a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine program and earned his Level 1 Master Sommelier credentials. 

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Brandy Aguilar
Assistant General Manager
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Andre Teixeira
General Manager
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Vanessa Kemling
Assistant General Manager
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Ainsley Rapp
Restaurant Manager

About MINA Group

Creating fun and delicious food, building memorable atmospheres and providing unparalleled service are key pillars of our business. We believe what makes us truly unique in a sea of “the same” is our ability to seamlessly partner with luxury hospitality brands.

Over the past 20 years, The MINA Group has proven its ability to be highly accretive, which we credit to our intimate understanding of what is required to successfully operate in true partnership with our hospitality and retail partners.

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