meet our team

  • Close-up of a woman with brown hair and green eyes, smiling gently in front of a beige wall.

    Kelley Hildebrand

    Co-owner and founder of HHE Bartending, Kelley has been a mixologist for over 23 years. Before starting HHE with her husband, she bartended at two local establishments where she perfected her skills and had a large following. When Kelley is not bartending at social events, you can find her on the Erie Playhouse stage or even way up high in the air as an Aerial Silks Artist at the Pittsburgh Circus Center.

  • A smiling man with short hair, wearing a black collared shirt with a martini glass logo and the letters 'HHE' embroidered on it, indoors against a plain light-colored wall.

    Ryan Hildebrand

    Welcome to the Big Show! Ryan, also known as Hildy, has an addictive personality that is larger than life itself. Ryan perfected his bartending skills while living in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he managed his uncle’s bar and restaurant before moving up to Erie in 2006 to start a family. Since then, Ryan has helped open many new bars in Erie, assisting new establishments to create the proper etiquette while tending bars.

  • Man smiling, wearing a cowboy hat with an American flag pattern and a navy blue shirt with white stars, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

    Kevin McDonald

    Kevin was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. In his 20s, he moved to Florida where he found a rewarding and enjoyable job as a bartender. Kevin now helps us by working as a bar back and assisting in setting up and tearing down events. He has an extensive knowledge of trivial facts, which keeps guests entertained and engaged. Kevin enjoys working outdoors and has a passion for landscaping. In addition, he is a skilled pool player and can beat anyone at the game.

  • A woman with curly hair smiling, wearing a black YHE Bartending shirt, standing in front of a beige wall, with a stack of clear plastic cups on a bar counter.

    Megan McDaniel

    Megan's favorite hobby is traveling around the world, and trying different types of alcoholic beverages. Let's play two truths and a lie about her:


    1. Megan works as a social worker from 9 to 5.

    2. Megan takes pleasure in seeing people sad.


    3. Tequila makes Megan emotional.


    It's easy to spot the lie, as it's clear that no one likes a bartender who wants to make people sad!

  • A young man with dark, styled hair and a mustache, smiling, wearing a black polo shirt with a logo that says "HHE Bartending" and a martini glass on it, standing in front of a textured pinkish-brown stone wall.

    Kalan McDonald

    Always ready with a smile and positive conversation, Kalan has been a bartender with HHE for six years. He is originally from Erie, PA but has worked in countries ranging from Germany to Mongolia. As an amateur mixologist, Kalan enjoys exploring new cocktails and designing creative flavor profiles, but on his own, he often enjoys a simple Whiskey and Coke. When he isn't behind the bar, Kalan is an English and Latin teacher, serving a much younger clientele.

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