With over 26 years of leadership in the food industry, I bring a wealth of experience and insight to every opportunity. I’ve held executive-level roles with nationally recognized brands including Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Subway, and Zaxby’s Chicken, navigating both the corporate and franchisee sides of the business. This dual perspective has given me a unique ability to bridge operational strategy with frontline execution — a skill that consistently drives growth and builds strong, sustainable teams.

Throughout my career, I’ve led high-performing teams, overseen multi-unit operations, and supported franchise development and performance across diverse markets. I am especially passionate about personal development and leadership mentoring. One of my greatest professional joys is identifying future leaders and helping them reach their full potential through hands-on training, coaching, and support.

I studied at the University of Akron and currently reside just outside Chattanooga, Tennessee. My focus remains on contributing to the leadership and well-being of the next generation of industry leaders.