Rocco Whalen
Fahrenheit
Education: Associate degree, culinary school
What Guides My Decision-Making: My wife and partner, Alexis, our team members and guests
Historic Figure Who Inspires Me: Michelangelo
Whom I Would Call for Advice: My brother-in-law, Jim James “Itsy” Small
Most Important Leadership Quality: Vision and resilience
If I Could Have Any Other Job: Winemaker in Italy
The Advice I’d Give Someone New: Be patient.
My Biography Would Be Called: Extra Flavor
What I’d Tell 16-Year-Old Me: If you’re not in the arena getting your ass kicked, then I’m not interested in your feedback.
Hobby/Passion: Old trucks and cars
If I Could Relive One Moment: Still looking for that moment — my life has so many blessings, details and unfinished work
Who’d Play Me in a Biopic: John Candy