Jim leads CapitalSpring’s Strategic Operations Group, supporting due diligence, portfolio management, and industry knowledge building initiatives. Jim has several decades of leadership experience in the restaurant industry. Jim recently served as CEO of Sizzling Platter which is an 800-unit multi-branded […]
Sam G. Ballas, CCIM, CFE, began his financial career in 1990 with NY-based Equico Securities, then recruited by Maurice ‘Hank’ Greenburg to run AIG’s North Carolina domestic financial division, concluding his financial years and work with Interstate Johnson & Lane’s […]
Lauren has nearly 20 years of experience across the marketing spectrum including PR, brand marketing, communications, strategic partnerships (CPG) and customer relationship management in restaurants, franchising and consumer package goods for brands including Moe’s Southwest Grill, Brill, Edible Arrangements and […]
Hello, my name is Allen Beck, and I am the Director of Off-Premise and Catering for Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill. I have been with the Costa Vida for just over 7 years, in that time I have gone from […]
Sarah Beckett, Director of Marketing at Intouch Insight, a Customer Experience solutions company and home of the Annual Drive-Thru Study. Sarah is committed to delivering value-added insights to Intouch’s clients, as well as broader CX communities. Sarah leads the team […]
Reilly Berk is the President and CEO of Berk Enterprises, a third-generation, woman-owned family business based in Warren, Ohio. Berk Enterprises is a leading provider of food service disposables and custom packaging, offering a diverse range of products, from everyday […]
Tammy has an undergraduate degree in Marketing and an MBA with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. She has primarily worked with start-ups, several of whom were acquired during her tenure. After having served as the Marketing Director who opened L.A. LIVE […]
Jim Bitticks is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Dave’s Hot Chicken. He oversees the day-to-day operation of the company with direct oversight over operations, training, procurement, construction, marketing, and technology. Jim joined the Dave’s team when there were […]
Howland launched his career doing award-winning creative work on Madison Avenue. In 1979 he co-founded Juran Institute, Inc. (pioneers in continuous quality improvement) and built the Juran brand into the most prestigious quality consultancy in the world. As a principal […]
Dagmar Boggs is President of Foodservice and On-Premise for the North America Operating Unit. In this role, she leads the organization’s Sales, Strategic Planning, Marketing, and Commercial teams. Throughout her -year Coca-Cola career, Boggs has held leadership positions across key […]
