Meet Our Team

Beathan Bowlby, executive sous chef of Lincoln Social Rooftop, began his career with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) in 2012. He has since held a variety of roles at many CMR concepts including Cameron’s American Bistro, The Guild House, The Avenue Steak Tavern, as well as Cameron Mitchell Premier Events and a few Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern locations.

A native of Columbus, Bowlby completed a culinary apprenticeship at Columbus State Community College. The greatest lesson he has learned in his professional career thus far is to own what you do. Bowlby offers advice to “put your nose to the grindstone, and learn everything you can” to those interested in pursing a career in restaurants and hospitality.

Bowlby currently resides in Dublin, Ohio with his wife, Katie, and daughter, Lily. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, fishing & working on cars. His favorite CMR dish is the Steak Frites from The Avenue Steak Tavern, but he likes to substitute the French fries for loaded hashbrowns. In his new role, Bowlby hopes to achieve a better understanding of how a restaurant runs, as well as creating better relationships with the people he works with.

Max Parnell joined Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) in 2019 as a supervisor at Lincoln Social Rooftop. He took his talents to the next level when he helped open El Segundo Mexican Kitchen as a Beverage Manager. Max was then promoted to General Manager of El Segundo before taking over as General Manager at Lincoln Social Rooftop.

Parnell found interest in the restaurant and hospitality industry at a young age. Personal experiences, an appreciation for connecting with people, and the genuine joy he got when dining at memorable places, are what turned his interest into a career.

“Don’t be afraid of hard work and be prepared to persevere,” Parnell said when asked about advice he has for those seeking a career in restaurants and hospitality. “Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, and never lose sight of your goals. Remember that success often comes to those who are willing to go the extra mile.” Parnell also said to “prioritize continuous learning, but above all else, take care of yourself and those around you.”

When asked what his favorite thing about working for CMR is, Parnell said, “the feeling of togetherness and family. Working for this company has opened a lot of doors for me personally and professionally and I have met hundreds of great people who have all had an impact on me or vice versa.”

A native of Columbus, Parnell spends his time outside of work discovering new technology, playing video games, curating a functional office space, enjoying a delicious meal with family and friends, and getting outside in nature. His favorite CMR dish is the Chicken Carbonara from Martini Modern Italian. Parnell most looks forward to seeing those he works with thrive and succeed, both professionally and personally.