Susan Kaiser Yurish

After receiving her B. A. in Communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1986, Susan has always considered Colorado her second home. She returned to Colorado in 2004 from her native New York. While in the East, Susan spent more than 15 years in the food and beverage industry as a Director of Catering for Hilton, Radisson and Ramada hotels; in addition to a variety of privately owned properties. Once again residing in Colorado, Susan has received certification from the Culinary School of the Rockies in Boulder having completed the Culinary Skills program. Susan believes that everything happens over food. Food does not need to be fussy or intimidating to be great. Simple, fresh and classic also creates a memorable meal. As the founder and owner of Hannas, LLC. Susan's mission is to provide Hanna's catering and specialty food store customers with delicious food, extraordinary customer service, convenience and value.

Susan's community interests include serving as a director on the Board of Directors for the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and a mentor in small business development and coaching in the "Ask a Buff" program for those affiliated with the University of Colorado at Boulder.