Accelerating system unit growth, building sales, and improving franchisee margin and ROI with the best-tasting burgers, fries, and shakes anywhere.

Led growth strategy, brand marketing, digital CX, culinary, guest experience, and supply chain for Mongolian Concepts restaurant group re-energizing the create-your-own stir-fry category with the Genghis Grill, bd's Mongolian Grill, and FlatTop Grill brands.

Fractional CMO and growth consultant helping emerging to medium-sized restaurant companies make more money by attracting more guests, delivering a better experience, and driving more profit.

Led marketing and culinary teams for growing fast casual restaurant chain with over $500 million revenue from 600+ locations in 32 states. Re-built the marketing team and marketing calendar resulting in Wingstop ranking as the #3 fastest growing restaurant concept in 2013 with +10% same store sales growth.

Key member of executive team that turned-around sales and EBITDA in one year resulting in successful sale of the company to achieve PE investor goals. Led marketing and growth strategy for theater circuit with $500 million revenue from 62 locations, in 21 states.

2010- 2012: Director of Brand and National MarketingLed the Pizza Hut brand team responsible for driving traffic, sales and profit growth for $5 billion franchise system with 6,000-units. Developed and executed high-impact brand strategy, national marketing calendar, and new product pipeline to build the brand and achieve financial goals.2007-2010: Director of New Occasions InnovationLed cross-functional innovation team to grow sales and profit by developing and launching new products and creating new usage occasions to drive incremental revenue. Launched Tuscani Pastas, created “Early Week Specials” campaign, and led WingStreet, Tuscani Pasta, and Dine-In business teams.

Led cross-functional innovation team to create new sources revenue through product innovation for $5 billion snack brand portfolio.

Led brand marketing and culinary innovation teams to grow sales at 1,000+ unit casual dining concept

CPG Brand manager with general management leadership and P&L roles on Oscar Mayer, Lunchables, Claussen, and Boca brands. Led cross functional business teams responsible for strategy, branding, marketing, and new products to deliver profit, sales and market share goals.

Led operations and maintenance teams of up to 45 men at sea and ashore. SH-60B Helicopter Pilot and Mission Commander. Flag Aide. Persian Gulf veteran.