Our Team

The meticulous attention to quality evident in every detail of River Stone Chophouse is the hallmark of M & M Hospitality Group. The same team that brought the award-winning Vintage Tavern to Suffolk consists of talented individuals who share a wholehearted commitment to world-class excellence.

Pete Evans
Executive Chef

Pete Evans started in the restaurant industry, like many teenagers have, as a dishwasher during the summer at Fogg’s restaurant (now Waterman’s) on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach. After two years, Pete was promoted to prep cook and shortly thereafter, line cook. He was hooked on the restaurant business and chose to get a BA degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management from North Carolina Wesleyan College, graduating in 1997. Read Full Bio

Ken Dodd, M&M Hospitality Group
General Manager

With tenures at national steakhouses such as Kincaid’s Fish, Chop, and Steakhouse and revered local eateries such as La Galleria, Ken Dodd brings an enthusiasm for excellence in world-class hospitality to his new role as general manager of River Stone Chophouse. Read Full Bio

Terri Truitt, River Stone Chophouse
Manager

After graduating from high school, Terri Truitt pursued her love of music and the theater while attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. While living in the city she began her hospitality career at Danny Meyer’s Union Square Café, recognized every year as one of the finest restaurants in New York City and known for both wonderful food and extraordinary hospitality. Read Full Bio

Brian Mullins, M&M Hospitality Group
Owner

Born and raised in Hampton Roads, M&M Hospitality Group founder Brian Mullins brings a lifelong knowledge and appreciation for the area to their newest restaurant venture, River Stone Chophouse. Read Full Bio

Teresa Mullins, M&M Hospitality Group
Owner

A lifelong Hampton Roads resident, Mullins first started in the hospitality industry as a student, working at local restaurants to put herself through college at Old Dominion University. After graduation, she put her experience in hospitality to good use, helping husband Brian launch the successful building and commercial development venture Quality Homes, Inc. while she worked at Dominion Power. Read Full Bio

Charlie Rizzo, M&M Hospitality Group
Sommelier

One of only three certified sommeliers recognized by the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers in Southeastern Virginia, Rizzo brings passion and an effervescent approach to creating unique food and wine pairings at River Stone Chophouse.. Read Full Bio