Celebrating Entrepreneurial Alumni

Kate Peterson ‘12 | Kate Peterson Nutrition; Mealwaukee

Kate, a registered dietitian, empowers clients through Kate Peterson Nutrition. She specializes in the anti-diet and food freedom space, where she helps people stop dieting forever and feel their best. She also runs a local meal prep company, Mealwaukee, where she makes wellness easy and accessible. 

Matt Deadman ‘01 | Matt Deadman Homes

Matt Deadman, an award-winning realtor based in Madison, WI, is committed to building lifelong client relationships. His consecutive "Best Real Estate Agent" awards attest to his unparalleled dedication and customer-first attitude in real estate.

Joe Nolan ‘82 | Good Harvest Market; Hop Harvest & Vine

Good Harvest Market, a local staple in Waukesha County since 2005, champions healthy living through organic products. Their restaurant, Hop Harvest & Vine, is a community hub offering daily healthy dining options and a new pavilion for live music, game nights, parties and more.

Owen Hawver ‘23 | Oren + Olive Candles

Oren + Olive creates hand-poured organic soy candles with a focus on promoting the artistry that exists within Milwaukee’s small business community. Each concrete candle vessel is crafted, poured and packaged in-house, with several exclusive collections featuring hand-painted candles from a local Milwaukee artist. With a mission to deliver quality, sustainable, small-scale works of art, each candle truly feels one-of-a-kind.

Robert Colletta ‘17 | Robert Colletta Photography

Robert Colletta operates a bespoke commercial photography company in downtown Milwaukee. He passionately blends his classic training with cutting-edge techniques, capturing compelling moments. Whether it's a cocktail shoot for a distillery, a drone project for a new development or marketing content back at Carroll, he's always looking for the next creative challenge.

Brittany Bartz ‘16 | B-Rad Weddings & Celebrations

Brittany (Radish) Bartz is the owner and lead wedding planner of B-Rad Weddings & Celebrations. She started her business with a passion for events, love for people, and unmatched attention to detail. B-Rad desires to assist couples in planning and executing a celebration that is uniquely memorable and stress-free.

Jamie Foshey ‘11 | Leaves Floral Design and Events

From a home-based start-up to a flourishing business in Muskego, Leaves Floral Design and Events provides floral arrangements and hosts memorable events in its celebration venue - “The Garden House.” Carroll's education bolstered Jamie during tough times in 2020, fueling her determination to serve her hometown.

Jaelynn Hoehnen ‘21 | Sunset Bowl

Jaelynn, a Carroll transfer student turned business owner, finds solace in Carroll's supportive community. Sunset Bowl, her thriving venture and home to the Carroll Women’s Bowling Team, embodies her dedication to bowling and community connections.

Alisha Hayes ‘04 | Pat’s Rib Place

Alisha and her husband Ty opened Pat’s Rib Place in Waukesha in 2009, with a focus on Southern-style barbecue as a tribute to Alisha’s mother (Pat) and her Southern cooking style. Pat’s meats are smoked daily and often served with homemade sauces (also available for purchase). Pat’s Rib Place is located in the Milwaukee Public Market and offers dine-in, take-out and catering options.

Liz Wolf-Dixon ‘17 | Dream Weddings

Dream Weddings is a wedding planning service owned and operated by Liz Wolf-Dixon. As a former ICU nurse, Liz knows what it’s like to be in high-stress situations. In fact, it’s where she thrives. Dream Weddings specializes in authentic, stress-free experiences including full-service planning and wedding management.