Wheelhouse Consulting
Our Wheelhouse
With over 25 years of combined experience in entrepreneurship and food & beverage, Wheelhouse Consulting helps businesses operate smarter and grow stronger. Regardless of industry, we partner with leaders to drive clarity, execution, and lasting success.
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About Us
Nathan Rees
Nathan possesses creativity, vision, and expertise from varying professions. As a former multi-business owner and operator in the hospitality, brewing, distribution, audio, and IT industries, Nathan has a competitive advantage and a drive for excellence and hard work. His understanding of people naturally translates into effective marketing strategies. His well-rounded perspective and practical solutions make businesses shine, turning any problem into profit. Generous, down-to-earth, and light-hearted, he is everybody's friend. He is an avid fan of baseball, Pilsner, and Pinot Noir. He enjoys traveling, cooking, playing guitar, singing, coaching little league baseball, and laughing with his wife, Elise, and five crazy kids. His best-selling book will one-day be called, “What NOT to do in business!”
Mel Patton
Mel brings passion, precision, and a vibrant personality to everything she does. With a background in accounting and the restaurant industry, she combines analytical skill with an intuitive sense for people, flavor, and experience. She focuses on the logistics, efficiencies, and guest experience of any business operation. Her meticulous attention to detail, tenacity, and unwavering loyalty make her a cornerstone in any team. Mel is passionate about food, music, and humour - the essential ingredients of her life. She finds joy in nature, yoga, exploring the culinary world, discovering new things, and having laughter in everyday moments. One day, her memoir will surely be titled, “Add a Little Sauce and Laugh It Off.”