Scott Layne comes to The Black Squirrel after being the manager of Clarks Shoes in Pentagon City.
The Summit, N.J., native previously served as a manager of a Sharper Image store in Annapolis, Md.
Layne, who lives in Adams Morgan, follows the fortunes of the New York Yankees, New York Jets and New York Knicks. He also hits the neighborhood tennis courts. Layne was a ranked junior player in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area and the leading player on his Summit High School tennis team.

I think The Black Squirrel attracts people from the neighborhood who want to dine and interact with each other, as opposed to just going out and partying hard," Layne says.

Layne likes to travel, hit the beach in the summer months and golf.

 

 

 

Bill O'Connell made the crossover to The Black Squirrel after heading the security of the previous establishment since 2005. The Oceanside, Calif., native also spent three years in security at Adams Mill Bar and Grill and is part of the "Black Squad" security detail during the popular Adams Morgan Day Festival each year. O'Connell, an Arlington resident, is a fixture at The Black Squirrel on the weekend, when he is the eyes of the place and in charge of providing a safe, hospitable environment.

We have a very relaxed and chilled atmosphere," O'Connell says. "I think people come to our place knowing they can have a great time and not face the issues that sometimes plague other establishments.

O'Connell is a 1999 graduate of King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., where he earned a B.A. degree in Spanish. O'Connell competed on the varsity soccer and track and field teams at the Field School in the District. He follows the fortunes of D.C. United and the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders. O'Connell also enjoys hiking, kickball, shooting pool and visiting museums. He plays in a Capitol Hill kickball league called NAKID (No, Adult Kickball Isn't Dumb). He has varied interests in music and movies.