Kristi D. Fisher - Owner, General Manager

Co-founder, AoK Ranch Group LLC

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 Kristi serves as general manager for The Sandbar, overseeing all aspects of daily operations, including staffing, finances, cost containment, regulatory compliance, community engagement, event planning, and marketing strategies. She is a former resident of Sunrise Beach, now retired and living in Buchanan Dam, Texas. Kristi has over 35 years of business process, governance, and management experience with The University of Texas and, most recently, as a senior manager with Accenture LLP's North America Public Service Strategy & Consulting practice. In her 28 years with UT, Kristi served in a variety of executive leadership positions, including Associate Vice Provost for Information Management and Analysis, and specialized in process improvement, data analytics, strategic information management, and business intelligence, before retiring in 2019.  As a Senior Manager with Accenture, Kristi managed large consulting teams and worked closely with state officials to drive innovative process redesign for state departments of labor in Maryland, Kansas, and Virginia.  Kristi retired (again!) from Accenture in November 2023.

Angie Laas - Owner, Managing Partner

Co-founder, AoK Ranch Group LLC

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Angie is the owner and head therapist at The Bodyshop Orthopedic Massage in Sunrise Beach where she specializes in holistic pain management using non-invasive medical massage techniques.  She is also a former Sunrise Beach resident and has forged many connections and friendships with neighbors and clients throughout the community over the past 7 years. As a seasoned business owner, Angie has experience with all aspects of small business management, including accounting, digital marketing, and staff management. She also has prior industry experience, having previously owned and operated a small restaurant in Austin, Texas. Angie serves as Kristi's backup and advisor for a variety of ownership responsibilities, providing hands-on support for business continuity planning, finances, marketing, operational issues, and community engagement strategies, as needed.

Kevin Mosca - Kitchen Manager
Former Owner (retired), Mosca's Restaurant

Kevin successfully operated his restaurant, Mosca’s, in the current Sandbar location for over 16 years and is deeply familiar with our equipment and facilities, local services and suppliers, our lake area customer base, and the Sunrise Beach community.   He is the inspiration for the core menu and laid-back, community-centric atmosphere that we have envisioned for the Sandbar at Sunrise Beach. Kevin's pizzas, crust, and lasagna recipes are legendary!  Now he manages our kitchen operations on a daily basis (part-time) and oversees recipes, inventory, food costs and purchasing, kitchen staff, and food preparation. He also provides much needed advice and  logistical support for the owners (including helping us get started and learn the ropes of operating a restaurant!)  With Kevin helming the kitchen, we are confident The Sandbar will be able to continue serving consistently high-quality, fresh, made-from-scratch food that our customers will love and come back for!