John Markette

John Markette has a successful background in the Food Service Industry as an owner and manager. John managed Dutchess Diner in Ansonia for 10 years in the 1970s. John then became owner-manager of Charlie and Leon`s Restaurant, also in Ansonia, and later the owner of the sports bar/café, John Boy's Café in Seymour. He was a principal owner of Bowties Restaurant in Huntington for several years.

John served in the United States Marine Corps and is a Vietnam veteran honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant.

Charles Sullivan

Charles Sullivan’s extensive history in food services started in the mid 1960’s when he owned Rapp's Canteen and Catering Service. In 1973, Charles sold Rapp’s Canteen to begin concentrating on banquet catering. He managed his catering business, catering to weddings and outings for 12 years. Charlie purchased Charlie and Leon’s restaurant in the late 1970’s with Leon Sylvester; he later sold his share to John Marquette. Charlie owned and operated Sully’s Café with partner Ken Schaible for 5 years in the early 90’s.
Until opening John J. Sullivan’s in 2006, Charlie worked as the Chief of Administrative Support Services at the Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) a State Psychiatric facility, managing the Hospital Food Service program that feeds 2,400 meals per day and caters many Special Events. Charlie also began a patient¬-vocational program called the "Valley View Cafe." This cafe provides a paid work program for patients and contributes to the Patient Activity Fund.

Charlie is very active in the local community, including being President and over 30 year board member of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Boys and Girls Club, a 30 year board member of the "Recreation Camp for Youngsters" in Derby, the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club, past director of the Housatonic Boys Scout Council, past member of the Valley Chamber of Commerce, participant in the Middletown Mentor Program, past president of the Highland Golf Club, and past member of the Board of Directors of Shelton Savings and Loan.