​Jon Simmons, Director of Operations, PRIME at HVCC joined Mazzone Hospitality in 2013. Offering over 20 years in the industry, Jon is a native to the Capital Region and has worked previously for the Mallozzi Group as Chef de Cuisine at the Italian American Center, Executive Chef at The Brown Derby and Executive Chef for Classe Catering. Jon is known to develop a strong connection with his guests, always knowing their order before they make it through the door. It is because of this consideration for guests that he has grown his café to a much larger scale! Jon and his wife enjoy spending time with family and visiting the cape!​