Stephen Loftis has been a member of the Firebirds Wood Fired Grill’s executive team since August 2013. He draws on more than 20 years of experience developing brand marketing and sales-driven strategies for some of America’s most admired restaurant companies. […]
Christine Lorusso is the Senior Director of Digital Marketing at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. With More than 12 years’ experience in the digital industry, Christine began her career on the agency side, working with clients to reach their digital marketing […]
Megan Lynberg is a 15-year veteran of the restaurant industry and a seasoned sales and marketing professional. Megan has devoted her career to helping food and beverage companies make smarter, data-driven decisions without adding to their already full plates. As […]
A native of Austin, Texas, Aaron Lyons has carved out his place as a hospitality leader through unconventional means. As a young business consultant with Deloitte Consulting, he traveled to cities across the country and noticed a distinct lack of […]
Paul Macaluso, a restaurant industry veteran, currently serves as President and CEO of Another Broken Egg Cafe, an upscale breakfast, brunch, and lunch chain that specializes in Southern-inspired fare with a robust menu of hand-crafted signature cocktails. The brand is […]
Since taking the helm at Bennigan’s in 2011, Paul Mangiamele has championed several game-changing initiatives aimed at revolutionizing the casual dining category and bringing his iconic brands back to their Legendary status. As chronicled in his 2013 book, “Bennigan’s Return […]
George B. McGowan has served as Chief Executive Officer of Fogo de Chão since 2019, and served as its President from 2013–2018. Barry has over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, including more than 10 years with Brinker […]
George McKerrow is the co-founder and CEO of Ted’s Montana Grill, based in Atlanta, where he oversees the direction of the 39-location restaurant concept with operations in 16 states. A 50-year veteran of the restaurant business with a history of […]
David McKillips assumed the role of CEO on January 21, 2020. CEC Entertainment is the parent company of the world’s number one family entertainment venue, Chuck E. Cheese, Pasqually’s Pizza & Wings and growing regional pizza restaurant Peter Piper Pizza. […]
Dan Mesches became President and CEO of internationally renowned Sprinkles in 2017. Sprinkles is a favorite of celebrities and has been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, and Good Morning America. While growing Sprinkles to 24 bakeries, Mesches also opened […]
