Adam McMarlin

Owner & Head Chef of Wren

Adam grew up in the Metro Detroit area taking his first job at 14 years old in an Italian butcher shop and grocery store where he worked throughout high school. While attending Western Michigan University he worked as a dishwasher and cook in a small café.

Gradually he started working more and going to class less. After doing some traveling he spent several years cooking in Southern California.

Eventually he found his way back to Michigan in Traverse City, his wife's hometown.