Michele Maerz brings over 30 years of leadership in the restaurant industry to her role as President of Salata. Known for her transformative vision, Michele has enhanced operations, forged strategic partnerships, and expanded the Salata Mobile Kitchen to support communities, fundraisers, and college campuses. She is deeply committed to building a culture of trust, genuinely caring for her team, and empowering them to excel and grow. Michele established her foundation in the industry with Brinker International and expanded her executive leadership experience during her tenure with BJ’s Restaurants, where she advanced to Regional Vice President. She later held leadership roles at Lazy Dog Restaurants and On The Border Grill & Cantina. Throughout her career, Michele has been dedicated to driving growth, fostering innovation, and inspiring trust and collaboration across her teams and organizations.