Meet Our Team

Kenny Lumpkin

Kenny is a passionate entrepreneur and community advocate. He owns Dewey’s Jazz Lounge and All-American Sports Bar in Springfield, MA, and is a managing partner of New Foundations Realty Group, where he supports property owners facing financial challenges. Kenny uses his business platforms to unite people, celebrating culture, heritage, and community.

His love for jazz—particularly its historical connection to social justice—sparked the creation of Dewey’s Jazz Lounge, a vibrant space where traditions are honored, and diverse cultures are celebrated. From Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month to St. Patrick’s Day, Kenny curates an inclusive atmosphere that recognizes and uplifts all backgrounds.

A Western Mass native, Kenny was raised in Springfield and Easthampton by his mother, Pamela, alongside his three sisters. He earned a Business Management degree from Emmanuel College in Boston. He spent over a decade in the restaurant industry, working his way up from busser to bartender in high-end Boston restaurants before returning home to launch his own establishments.

Kenny’s dedication to community and business excellence has earned him recognition as a Western Mass 40 Under 40 honoree and inclusion in Who’s Who of America. Committed to social justice and community building, he continues to empower others and foster unity through culture and music.

Dr. Mark Markarian

Dr. Markarian was born in London and grew up overseas in Cyprus, Singapore and Thailand, before relocating to the U.S at the age of 10. He holds a master’s degree in Public Health and is currently a Harvard-trained, board-certified aesthetic Plastic Surgeon in the Boston area. 

He speaks four languages – English, Armenian, Arabic, and Greek – and his unique background has allowed him to instantly connect with everyone he meets through an unparalleled appreciation and understanding of diversity.​

In his spare time, Dr. Markarian enjoys watching movies, playing basketball or tennis, and volunteering as a teacher of math & science at the school where his mother teaches.