Enjoy the entire Maverick collection. Click here. Click here and learn how you can share the joy. A peek behind the scenes at Maverick Southern Kitchens. Dick Elliott Frank Lee David Marconi Patrick Emerson Melody Long Jill Maynard David Marconi Director of Operations and Owner As Vice President of Operations for Maverick Southern Kitchens, David Marconi manages the daily activities of the company’s five restaurants and inn. Starting as restaurant manager in 1991, Marconi readily embraced the company philosophy of delivering wonderful food with professional and hospitable service. He has been instrumental in the company’s restaurant properties, having served as opening general manager for several. His talent, dedication, and exceptional performance earned him an outstanding reputation in the restaurant industry and an ownership position in Maverick Southern Kitchens. A native of Connecticut, Marconi is a veteran of restaurants in Boston, Nantucket and Washington, D.C. Along the way, he developed expertise in all phases of food and beverage operations, most notably as manager of a restaurant with nationally-known chef and James Beard Award winner Bob Kinkead. Marconi is actively involved in the downtown business community and restaurant industry. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the SC Hospitality Association, and is active leader in South Carolina's Tourism & Hospitality Educational Foundation which provides workforce development programs, industry training, and college scholarships (T.H.E. Foundation).  He is also a Board member of the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association.  He is often called to serve on city committees addressing restaurant policies and regulations. Marconi and his wife Ann reside in the historic district of Charleston. His passions for food and jazz are exceeded only by his love for the Boston Red Sox.