The Starting Lineup

David Bernstein has roots firmly planted in the meat business and is a fourth generation meat industry veteran. In 2020 he and his partner opened Golden Packing Meat Purveyors, servicing some of New York City's (and Metropolitan area's) hottest restaurants and well known hotels.

David also has other passions and interests with a concentration in the healthcare industry. Based on his own needs for chiropractic care and pain management therapies, David partnered with his best friends in 2011 and manages Manhattan Sports Medicine and Wellness Group, with 3 locations in NYC.

Hailing from Suffern, NY originally, David now resides in New York City. He enjoys water sports, is an automobile enthusiast, and is a devoted husband and father to his two daughters.

David takes immense pride in the effort he and his best friends put forth each year for the Tailgate with a Cause!

Affectionately known as "Capon," Chef Josh Capon began his culinary journey when he was discovered by Charlie Palmer. He honed his skills at Aureole and the Lenox Room before working for David Burke at Park Avenue Cafe and traveling throughout Europe.

After a stint at St. Regis Hotel's Astor Court as sous chef under Gray Kunz, he took over as Executive Chef at Matthew's, followed by Alva, and later took on the role of Executive Chef at Canteen in SoHo. He went on to open several successful restaurants, including Lure Fish Bar, Burger & Barrel Winepub, El Toro Blanco and Bowery Meat Company with Mercer Street Hospitality Group.

Capon's latest venture is the hospitality portfolio VCR Group, which he co-founded with David Rodolitz, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Conor Hanlon in 2021.

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Dan Cohen is currently a Partner at MTR Municipal Strategies which is a private investment fund. He has worked in various trading roles since 2000 when he began his career in finance at Solomon Smith Barney. Dan is also a partner at Coat Room in Saratoga which is Preferred Guest based Club/Restaurant with a speakeasy vibe, as well as a partner at Stanton & Bowery Hospitality a nightlife group with 6 locations in NYC, Palm Beach & Tampa. Dan has been involved in charity work since his days at the State University of New York in Potsdam back in 1996-2000. Since graduating, he has lived in several cities including Las Vegas, Kihei, Maui, New York and currently resides in Saratoga Springs. Dan leads by example and enhances his reputation, and that of the entire charity Section 16H group team. He exhibits a reputation as a dependable, consistent and trustworthy team player.

Andrew Goldberg Senior Vice President of Guest Relations & Business Development Andrew Goldberg currently serves as Tao Group Hospitality’s Senior Vice President of Guest Relations & Business Development overseeing all aspects of the company’s nightlife business including, but not limited to marketing, VIP services, corporate partnerships, and operations. For the past 20 years, Goldberg has been an icon and entrepreneur in the nightlife and hospitality industry. In the early 2000’s, he started his career as a young manager under famed restaurateur, Georey Zakarian. In 2003, he made his move to TAO Group and opened the nightlife mecca Marquee Nightclub with Jason Strauss and Noah Tepperberg. Since then, he has held various roles with Tao Group Hospitality making his mark as a hands-on restaurant, nightclub and hospitality industry expert. Goldberg has a keen eye for guest experience and a knack for overseeing VIP Services and Guest Relations a role he’s cemented in the company, always fusing both his extensive front and back-of-house knowledge to create the ultimate consumer experience. Goldberg graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management and lives in Miami Beach with his wife and two daughters.

Since the year 2000, Mark Goldstein has assisted thousands of New York and New Jersey residents through chiropractic care and physical therapy in his multiple locations. Patients visit his clinics for pain relief as well as to simply keep their bodies in an optimal physical state.

The section 16H Group and the charitable work done by the section 16H Group is a source of great pride for Mark. It has allowed for significant contributions to various worthy charities as well as provided an opportunity to work with his lifelong closest friends. These friends all share the same passion for health, exercise, positive mental attitude, and charity.

Mark and his family (Dana , Charli, and Austin Goldstein) currently reside just outside New York City in Bergen County New Jersey.

Paul Goldstein

With 25 years of hospitality experience, Paul Goldstein serves as Chief Operating Officer for Tao Group Hospitality where he oversees companywide global operations. Paul has been with the group since its inception in 2000.

After starting his hospitality career with Boston-based company, Legal Seafoods, Goldstein - a native New Yorker - returned to New York City in 1998. He spent time with Ark Restaurants (Bryant Park Grill, RED, Sequoia), working alongside hospitality gurus, Michael Weinstein, and Vinny Pascal. Then in 2000, Paul managed the very first Tao location in Midtown, Manhattan. As general manager of one of the top-earning restaurants in the country, Paul earned a partnership offer from the group's principals, Marc Packer, and Rich Wolf. Since being with Tao Group Hospitality, Paul has been a pivotal player in spearheading the development and launch of numerous brands within the group including Tao, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, Marquee, and Avra. His experience and leadership have been focused on building strong complementary teams that demonstrate great dedication to operational excellence.

Paul is an active member of the community. He is a Co-founder of "Tailgate With A Cause, whose mission is to bring people together in an effort to change lives and raise awareness for various causes such as The American Cancer Society, The Nephcure Foundation, and Cystic Fibrosis, to name a few.

Paul earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management at Greensboro College. He was raised by a single mother alongside his brother, Mark. Paul currently resides in New York City with his wife, Jasmine, and his three kids, Isla, Teddy, and Gal.

Chuck Hackett grew up in Suffern, NY with many of his fellow Section 16H board members and loves the fact the they are all still best friends.

After graduating from SUNY Oneonta in 1998 following a 4 year career as a baseball player, Chuck worked for Sports Radio 66, WFAN in Queens. It was here that Chuck was first exposed to charity work with events like Hungerthon, a charity that the Section 16H Group proudly supports annually.

After living in California for 13 years, Chuck recently moved back to the east coast allowing him to take a more active role with the Section 16H Group. The Tailgate With A Cause is one of the best days on the calendar for Chuck, especially the GIANT Check presentation!

Chuck is in the healthcare field and currently lives in Northfield, NJ with his wife Melissa and their 2 beautiful children (Trevor and Natalie). In his spare time, Chuck enjoys golfing, working out and currently serves as President of Northfield Little League.

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Spencer Klein is originally from Suffern, New York and currently resides in Santa Monica, California with his wife Lisa and their three sons. After many years working in the film business in New York, for such companies as New Line Cinema, Loews Cineplex Entertainment and The Weinstein Company, Spencer moved to Dallas, Texas to start The Film Group, a film buying company made up of Rave and Bow Tie Cinemas. In 2012, he left The Film Group and moved to Los Angeles for a position at 20th Century Fox. He served as 20th Century Fox’s Executive Vice President General Sales Manager for seven years.

Spencer currently works at Netflix as the Head of Distribution. In addition to his work with The 16H Group, Spencer is a board member of Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers and Variety the Children’s Charity of Southern California.

Dr. Michael Kolin has been practicing chiropractic throughout New York City since the year 2000. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Michael went on to Life University where he received his Doctorate in Chiropractic. Michael then took his knowledge of chiropractic with his love and passion for sports, to create and develop multiple chiropractic and sports rehabilitation centers throughout NY and NJ. He later Co-Founded Manhattan Sports Medicine and & Wellness Group, which has become, NY’s premier marketing and management service of integrated sports and physical medicine rehabilitation centers.

Growing up in NY as a huge Giants fan, and a desire to give back to others, lead him to his role in Co-Founding Section 16h Group. “Tailgate for a Cause” as it is also known, has grown from a few friends tailgating to a remarkably unique, tailgate experience, raising thousands of dollars each year for great causes close to our hearts. Michael currently lives in Manhasset, NY with his wife Allison, and two boys, Ryan and Daniel.

Jason Prussian has been in the mortgage industry since 2000. Throughout his career Jason has helped thousands of people achieve their dreams of home ownership and uses his experience to help guide his clients through the mortgage process.

The Tailgate With a Cause is Jason’s favorite day of the year as he gets to enjoy the day with amazing friends raising money and awareness for a great cause.

Jason lives in Roslyn, NY with his wife Dori, and children Jake, Samantha, and Daniel

Mark Selden is the CEO of AllStar Security and CrosStar Network. He is extremely proud of these two companies, having started both from scratch and developing them into the foremost authority in their fields. In addition to these two operating companies, he is currently involved in numerous other ventures, including HiTouch Business Services, Big Daddy's Diner, Alex / Poof Toys, Perky Jerky, and Dukes BBQ NYC.

Mark is a graduate of Syracuse University and is an active alumni who bleeds orange. As a true New Yorker, he lives in NYC with his wife and daughter. He is extremely proud and honored to be part of the Section !6 H group and looks forward to all of their future success stories.

Dr. Brian M. Wraith was born and raised in Broad Channel, New York. He attended Cortland College in Cortland, New York and pursued his study of chiropractic at Life University in Marietta, Georgia. Brian now makes his home in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. Brian currently operates physical medicine offices in northern New Jersey.

The Section 16H Group is a great source of pride for Brian. The effort and devotion displayed by all of the board members has been inspiring as The Section 16H Group has grown from an idea into a 501 (c) (3) charity. He considers the other board members some of his closest friends and truly enjoys working side by side with them in an effort to make a difference.

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