Stephen Hanson

Director/Board Member at

Publicolor

76 year

29 connections

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Stephen P.
Hanson is the founder of Br Guest Restaurants, which was founded in 1987.
He is also the founder of The BR Guest LLC, which was founded in 1987.
At The BR Guest LLC, he held the title of President from 1987 to 2013.
Mr. Hanson's current job(s) include being a Director at Publicolor, a Member at New York City Department of Consumer Affairs since 2011, and an Owner at Henry At Life Hotel and Gibson Plus Luce Speakeasy Bar.
Mr. Hanson's former job(s) include being a Director at City Harvest, Inc. and an Independent Director at The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. from 2011 to 2024.
Mr. Hanson obtained his undergraduate degree from The Leonard N Stern School of Business in 1976.

Stephen Hanson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Publicolor Publicolor Publicolor is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming schools and community facilities through color, design, and painting programs that empower youth and improve environments. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The organization offers educational and community initiatives aimed at engaging high-risk students in sustained, design-based learning experiences that build practical skills, leadership, and career readiness. Key programs include Paint Club, a 10-week after-school commercial painting and project management course; Design Studio, teaching design software and problem-solving; Color Club, providing multi-year academic support and community painting projects; Fresh Coat, a semi-professional student painting crew emphasizing leadership and entrepreneurship; Next Steps, a multi-year apprenticeship with college and career preparation; and college scholarships with mentoring to support postsecondary success. Publicolor’s work emphasizes the positive impact of color on mood, learning, productivity, and well-being, transforming educational and community spaces through vibrant murals and paint projects. The organization encourages community involvement through volunteering, corporate team-building, and donations.	Director/Board Member	2011-07-04
New York City Department of Consumer Affairs New York City Department of Consumer Affairs General GovernmentGovernment Local level government authority	Corporate Officer/Principal	2010-12-31
Henry At Life Hotel Henry At Life Hotel RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as restaurant	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Gibson Plus Luce Speakeasy Bar Gibson Plus Luce Speakeasy Bar RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates cocktail bar	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Stephen Hanson

Companies	Position	End
THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE, INC.	Director/Board Member	2024-05-09
The BR Guest LLC The BR Guest LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Own and operates restaurants	Founder	2013-11-30
Br Guest Restaurants	Founder	2013-11-30
City Harvest, Inc. City Harvest, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides food to community food programs	Director/Board Member	-

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The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes specialty food products	Distribution Services
The BR Guest LLC The BR Guest LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Own and operates restaurants	Consumer Services
City Harvest, Inc. City Harvest, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides food to community food programs	Health Services
New York City Department of Consumer Affairs New York City Department of Consumer Affairs General GovernmentGovernment Local level government authority	Government
Publicolor Publicolor Publicolor is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming schools and community facilities through color, design, and painting programs that empower youth and improve environments. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The organization offers educational and community initiatives aimed at engaging high-risk students in sustained, design-based learning experiences that build practical skills, leadership, and career readiness. Key programs include Paint Club, a 10-week after-school commercial painting and project management course; Design Studio, teaching design software and problem-solving; Color Club, providing multi-year academic support and community painting projects; Fresh Coat, a semi-professional student painting crew emphasizing leadership and entrepreneurship; Next Steps, a multi-year apprenticeship with college and career preparation; and college scholarships with mentoring to support postsecondary success. Publicolor’s work emphasizes the positive impact of color on mood, learning, productivity, and well-being, transforming educational and community spaces through vibrant murals and paint projects. The organization encourages community involvement through volunteering, corporate team-building, and donations.
The Leonard N Stern School of Business The Leonard N Stern School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Br Guest Restaurants
Henry At Life Hotel Henry At Life Hotel RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as restaurant	Consumer Services
Gibson Plus Luce Speakeasy Bar Gibson Plus Luce Speakeasy Bar RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates cocktail bar	Consumer Services