Dish: Pulled Certified Angus Beef Brisket Nachos with Peach Salsa and Candied Jalapenos

Chef Glenn Figenholtz

Company: Lowes Foods

Title: Senior Vice President of Merchandising - Grocery and Fresh

What can we find you doing when you're not whipping up a dish for Men Who Cook?

When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family or out on the golf course. Both are where I recharge and enjoy life the most.

Why is it important to you to give back (to the SECU Family House)?

Family means everything, especially during tough times. Knowing SECU Family House helps families stay close to their loved ones during medical challenges makes it a cause that truly matters to me.

What was the first thing you remember cooking?

One of my earliest memories is cooking a meal for my family and seeing the smiles on their faces. It was a simple moment, but it showed me how food brings people together.

Name a fun fact people may not know about you.

I’m a huge sports fan, and growing up in Chicago gave me a front-row seat to one of the greatest sports eras ever—watching Michael Jordan and the Bulls dominate.

Chef Jim Saufl

Company: Lowes Foods

Title: Senior Vice President of Fresh Merchandising

What can we find you doing when you're not whipping up a dish for Men Who Cook?

You'll find me out on the water. I have a 43-foot Meridian cruiser and whenever I can, I’m headed to the Outer Banks. There’s nothing better than being out on the open water with good company and no agenda. 

Why is it important to you to give back (to the SECU Family House)?

When someone you love is sick and far from home, the last thing a family should worry about is where they’re going to sleep. The SECU Family House removes that burden. I’ve spent my career in food, and food is comfort. This event combines two things I care deeply about: feeding people well and supporting families in their hardest moments.

What was the first thing you remember cooking?

Saturday morning pancakes with my boys. But not just any pancakes. I’d make them into shapes and have the kids guess what they were. Rocket ships, baseball diamonds, four-leaf clovers. We’d go through the whole lineup. Those mornings are some of my favorite memories. That’s really where my love of cooking for people started, watching their faces light up at the table.

Name a fun fact people may not know about you.

I am a dual citizen of Canada and the United States. I grew up in the US but spent 15 years living in Canada working with the country's largest retailer. I have seen a lot of the world through the lens of food, and that experience shaped everything about how I think about this industry.

Chef Wes Doub 

Company: Lowes Foods

Title: Meat & Seafood Category Manager

What can we find you doing when you're not whipping up a dish for Men Who Cook?

Spending time with my children, working around our little farm, and spending any left over time I have on my Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Why is it important to you to give back (to the SECU Family House)?

It’s a very worthy cause.

What was the first thing you remember cooking?

Grilled cheese sandwich.

Name a fun fact people may not know about you.

I also volunteer as Cub Scouts den leader for Pack 400 with my children.