About Us

Dave Rosage – Owner, General Manager
Dave Rosage has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Stevenson University and an M.B.A. from Loyola College of Maryland. He currently serves on the Board of the South County Chamber of Commerce, is a Maryland Free Mason and an avid reader. Dave brings to Skipper’s a lifelong passion for business and true entrepreneurial spirit. He is very attentive to guests and stands 100% committed to the high standard of dining here at Skipper’s – from the fresh and innovative cuisine, to the fast and friendly service he insists from his staff. Dave also owns several small business enterprises in Northern Anne Arundel County.

Jessica Rosage – Owner, Executive Chef
Jessica Rosage graduated from Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte with a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Service Management. She is an award-winning chef and pastry chef, pleasing palates from savory to sweet, and everything in between. Jessica came to Skipper’s with extensive experience in front and back of the house restaurant operations which she has parlayed into a seamless kitchen operation here at Skipper’s. Her attention to every menu item is a result not only of her boundless energy and talent, but her unconditional love of the culinary arts.

Charles Warner – Executive Chef
Chef Charles has been in the industry for over thirty years. He has studied and mastered many styles of cooking, including but not limited to Asian, Italian, Classical French, and American Southern Cuisine. His impressive resume boasts chef positions at Chartwell Country Club, Timbuktu Restaurant and Lounge and the historic Pimlico Restaurant, all in the Baltimore region. Coupled with Charles’ passion for cooking is his desire to impart his culinary knowledge to others in the industry, or those aspiring to be. He has served as culinary advisor for both Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County.

Amanda Willet – Front of the House Manager
Amanda Willet has been a part of the Skipper’s Pier family for over 17 years.  She started out as a hostess and has held every position in the front of the house.  Her current role as Front of the House Manager allows her to work directly with the servers, bartenders, and all the support staff. She enjoys talking to the customers and has spent years building relationships within the community. Amanda works at Skipper’s part time while her full time job is in the education field.  She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Towson University, and two Master’s Degrees; one from University of Maryland and one from Bowie State.  When she is not working (which is almost never) she enjoys spending time with her husband and their 4 year old daughter, Avery!