Michael Matson is a Food and Beverage Divisions Manager at Crowne Plaza. Colleagues describe him as "Michael and I grew up together, he's the little brother of my best friend so I'm a little biased, but I also know what I'm talking about. As a performer, educator and business owner I have been in some of the finest restaurants, retreat centers and performance venues in the Upper Midwest and I have traveled around the world. Michael's work is on par with or exceeds anything I have seen from the best of the best. He is the cream of the crop. As I've watched him grow in his career from bus boy to waiter to line cook to chef to executive chef to manager and director of major operations criss-crossing this great nation of ours, I have always been impressed with his professionalism, his skill, cool-headed management style and a passion for absolutely knocking the socks of patrons in terms of customer service. His work exudes a "wow factor" and he is very confident but somehow manages to maintain an air of humility and approachability. On top of his professional abilities, Michael has grown into a very fine man who feels more like a brother to me than a friend and colleague."