Bernardis II Staff

The Managers and Staff at Bernardi's II have been working hard to make you feel at home for over 75 years!
The Bernardi Family is serving up hot, delicious food with a smile.
Come in and meet the members of our family and find out why so many call Bernardi's II "Home".

Mark Johnson, General Manager

Mark Johnson, General Manager of Bernardi’s II in Pontiac
was born & raised in Dana Illinois. Mark has worked
for the Bernardi Family since he was a teenager and his
proffesional attitude balanced with his winning personality & demeanor are what set him apart from the rest. Mark’s dedication to providing a relaxed, enjoyable top notch atmosphere have helped establish the success
of our Pontiac store. In his free time enjoys golfing and spending time with his wife Dana and son Zack.

Lee Harding, Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager of Bernardi’s II in Pontiac, David ‘Lee’ Harding is originally from Streator Illinois and has worked in the restaurant industry for over 20 years. Lee enjoys every facet of the business and is dedicated to helping provide the best service & experience possible to our customers when they visit. Our patrons satisfaction is at the top of his list.

He enjoys spending his free time with freinds & taking
in the simple things in life.

Kathy Gore, Kitchen Manager

Along with Mark & Lee, Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Gore has been with our Pontiac store since it opened. As Kitchen Manager, her tenacity,experience, strong work ethic, and personal devotion have helped make our Pontiac store the success that it is.

Never one to shirk a task, Kathy gets the job done, period.
A lifelong Streator resident , Kathy is the Mother of two sonsand the Grandmother of a little boy who is the apple
of her eye.