Culinary Passion Meets Entrepreneurship
Cindi grew up in a General Motors family. In the late 1970s, her family moved from St.Louis to Bowling Green. A few years later, her family was transferred to Michigan, but Bowling Green was always “home” to Cindi.
After working in finance and marketing, Cindi became a devoted stay-at-home mom, embracing her love for cooking good food for her family. With her boys now married and starting their own families, she has returned to her culinary roots.
Family is central to Cindi’s life. Her two adult sons and their beautiful wives, Kyle and Claire, David and Lindsey all live in the Louisville area. She and Steve married in March 2023 and their family continues to grow. In her spare time, Cindi enjoys gardening, cooking, spending time with family, friends, and friends who are family.
In 2019, Steve and Cindi launched The Groovy Gus Donut Bus, a food truck that combined her love for cooking and entrepreneurship. Groovy Gus was welcomed with open arms by the community and even landed them a spot on a Guy Fieri show on the Food Network. They expanded their business to include a storefront in Bowling Green.
Last fall, Cindi and Steve introduced chicken salad in the shop and it has taken off! So much so that the donuts are back on the food truck and they are excited to introduce “Hippie Hen Chicken Salad.”!
Cindi looks forward to creating new flavors and expanding their product line at Hippie Hen Chicken Salad.
Spreading Joy with Chicken Salad
Meet Steve, co-founder of The Groovy Gus Donut Bus and Hippie Hen Chicken Salad. His journey began in Dayton, Ohio, before moving to Bowling Green, KY during his elementary years. Steve is a proud graduate of Warren Central High School and Western Kentucky University.
From working in student ministry to ventures in sales and service, Steve’s experiences have shaped him into a visionary leader. The launch of The Groovy Gus Donut Bus and Groovy Gus Mini Donuts fuels his passion for entrepreneurship and community involvement. But, the adventure continues as they pivot to Hippie Hen Chicken Salad.
Family is central to Steve’s life as well. His three adult children and their families, Alex and Jamie, Rachel and Jacob, Harrison and Lili, along with his grandkids, bring him immense joy.
Outside of the restaurant business, Steve enjoys cheering on his favorite baseball team, playing disc golf, and appreciating classic VW cars. Known for his humor and knack for giving people quirky nicknames, Steve adds fun to every interaction.
Steve is committed not only to delicious food, but also to the connections he fosters and joy he spreads throughout the community.
