ABOUT TRANSLUCENT
BUILT BY FORMER OPERATORS. DRIVEN BY CLIENT SUCCESS.
Backed by 100+ Years of Combined Experience
Our approach is defined not only by what we do but also by how we do it. Prioritizing professionalism, we deliver outstanding turnkey service, blending expertise with practical insights to drive your projects forward.
The backbone of Translucent is our depth of industry knowledge, as well as our history serving the food and beverage industry. We have experienced our clients' situations before, and we are able to provide solutions with step-by-step guidance.
Translucent is a technology-driven general contractor redefining how commercial spaces are built and launched.
We specialize in unstaffed retail markets and corporate food service environments, delivering fully integrated spaces that combine construction, design, and commerce technology. From initial buildout to final activation, we manage every aspect of the project—giving our clients a single, accountable partner and a seamless experience. The result is a space that’s not just built, but fully operational and ready for business from day one.
We don’t just help shape your vision; we actively manage the implementation and ensure successful completion.
Certified Women Owned Small Business
SAM.gov Registered
GSA Registered Contractor
We Have Walked in Your Shoes for Miles...
We are former operators, so our experience and coaching come from years of OPERATOR experience, not consultants.
OUR TEAM
Team Translucent is here to be of service and is solely focused on your success!
Patty Closser
Head Coach - CEO
Patty began her career at a young age in the foodservice business at an ice cream stand, biking 8 miles every day from the family farm (uphill both ways). She comes from a family of 16 and learned from an early age that organization and service are one and the same. Patty’s entire career, Patty has been on the cutting edge of team development. In 2017, Patty and Steve created Translucent, where it’s all about serving clients and their goals. Patty leads the Translucent team and drives home the company motto, “clearly working for you,” and believes that our clients' successes are our successes. Patty is a master at fostering growth in both teams and individuals. Leverages team capabilities to spark innovation and overall success in delivery methods and client services. Approaches management with a coaching leadership style. Patty believes that, “when a client doesn’t need us any longer, that’s a great thing, we have done our job and they are on their way to more successful business!”
Steve Closser
Chief Integrator – CIO
Steve has been in foodservice industry his entire 30-year career. Beginning as a dishwasher progressing through the ranks to eventually being a Founding Partner in Elite Cuisine. In 2017 selling his interest to his business partner Steve and Patty decided to begin another business, Translucent. Throughout his career he has always focused on 2 things; Service and Commitment. Steve views it as an honor to serve and thrives on helping operators being successful by helping them use technology, hard work and a clear business path to achieve their goals. Steve & Patty have been married for 31 years and have 4 amazing children whom have all gone onto achieve great things in their lives. One kid is an entrepreneur, another a CPA & CFO, an IT professional and finally a police officer. Steve often says, “My life is a vacation, and the sun is always out, Amen”.
Patrick Closser
Bean Guy – CFO
Excels in financial management and strategies for the industry. Patrick puts to use his MBA in Finance to better analyze the business side of our industry, and develop business and financial strategies for our clients. Of course, he is our CFO and manages all these aspects for Translucent LLC.