Juan Padro

CEO | The Culinary Creative Group

In the years since 2010, when Juan Padró and his partners opened their first restaurant—Highland Tap & Burger—The Culinary Creative Group has grown to include 13 restaurants, bars and coffee shops with several other projects currently in development. Juan also leads the company's consulting practice, which has delivered award-winning results such as Sofia in New Orleans and 7908 in Aspen, CO. These projects draw on the group’s expertise in conceptual design, financial management and operational management. Juan has a BA in history from the University of Massachusetts and a passion for creating jobs, investing in people, developing his staff and building businesses that truly impact communities. He has cultivated strong relationships in the local business and non-profit communities, including organizations like Water Is Life, Access Opportunity and Denver Public Schools, which embodies his commitment to The Culinary Creative Group’s mission to create welcoming, purposeful and community-driven concepts and be progressive, socially conscious leaders in the community.