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Bloomin’ Brands Names New President of Bonefish Grill

by Katie Lee January 10, 2022

Tampa, Fla. — Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. has promoted Michael Healy to president of Bonefish Grill. The 12-year-veteran of the company will be responsible for long term sustainable growth for more than 180 restaurants across the U.S. Prior to joining Bloomin’ Brands in 2009, Healy was with Circuit City. “Michael’s proven leadership to develop and implement strategic plans that facilitate growth will benefit the Bonefish brand,” says David Deno, chief executive officer of Bloomin’ Brands. “He brings with him a breadth of knowledge gained from cross-functional experience across our brands and …

January 10, 2022

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Seritage Growth Properties Appoints Interim CFO

by Katie Lee January 10, 2022

New York City — Seritage Growth Properties, a national owner and developer of 170 retail, residential and mixed-use properties, has named John Garilli, an existing consultant to the company and former CEO of New York REIT, as interim chief financial officer. He will assume this position on a full-time basis upon Amanda Lombard’s departure, effective January 14, 2022. “We are pleased to have an executive of John’s caliber to step into the CFO role,” says Andrea Olshan, president and chief executive officer of Seritage Growth Properties. “John has been engaged …

January 10, 2022

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Anthony’s Restaurants Appoints Co-President

by Katie Lee January 6, 2022

Kirkland, Wash. — Budd Gould, founder of Anthony’s Restaurants, a 49-year corporation of 23 restaurants in the Pacific Northwest, announces new shared leadership. Gould has named Amy Burns as co-president with Herb Gould, who has been a key leader in the company for several decades, creating a brother/sister team leading Anthony’s into the next generation. Burns joined Anthony’s full-time in 2016 after a 25-year career in HR at Microsoft. “I’m confident Amy’s and Herb’s shared skills will grow the business intelligently, seeking the right opportunities,” says Budd Gould. After opening …

January 6, 2022

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The Cato Corporation’s CFO to Retire; Successor Named

by Katie Lee January 5, 2022

Charlotte, N.C. — John R. Howe, executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Cato Corporation, plans to retire on January 17, 2022 following 35 years of service with the company. He will remain employed with Cato through May 1, 2022 to assist with the transition. Chuck Knight will succeed Howe as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective January 17, 2022. He joins the company following previous service with The Vitamin Shoppe, first as senior vice president, chief accounting officer, and then as executive vice president, chief …

January 5, 2022

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Powerhouse Appoints New Vice President of Facility Maintenance Operations

by Katie Lee January 4, 2022

Crowley, Texas — Powerhouse, a national commercial infrastructure management services provider, has appointed Maria Clavijo-Demchalk as vice president of operations, facility maintenance. Clavijo-Demchalk is an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience leading operations and service-focused teams. “Maria has a strong ability to build customer-focused teams and enhanced operational efficiencies,” says Robert Blake-Ward, principal, Powerhouse. “We are confident that Maria is the right leader to increase our facilities maintenance productivity and profitability and we are excited to have her join the team.” Prior to joining Powerhouse, Clavijo-Demchalk held …

January 4, 2022

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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Names New Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee January 3, 2022

Irving, Texas — Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has named franchise veteran Scott Shotter as its new chief operating officer. The Texas-based restaurant group is recognized for its Baja-style fare with nearly 150 franchise- and corporate-owned locations in 17 states. Most recently, Shotter served as president of Condado Tacos, and prior to that was CEO of Backyard Burgers. Notably, Shotter and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop CEO Paul Damico served together at Moe’s Southwest Grill as vice president and CEO, respectively, and led the team responsible for the explosive growth of the brand between …

January 3, 2022

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JM Electrical Promotes Project Manager

by Katie Lee December 21, 2021

Lynnfield, Mass. — JM Electrical Company, Inc., has promoted Andrew Guarracino — a second-generation member of the Lynnfield, Mass.-based, family-owned electrical contracting firm — to the position of project manager. In his new role, Guarracino is responsible for estimating, negotiating and managing diverse electrical construction projects (including retail) throughout the Greater Boston area. Guarracino, who joined JM Electrical in 2006, now holds Master Electrician Licenses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Prior to his promotion, Guarracino served as an assistant project manager, supporting the Operations team while drawing …

December 21, 2021

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Darden Restaurants Announces Upcoming CEO Transition

by Katie Lee December 20, 2021

Orlando, Fla. — Darden Restaurants, Inc. has announced that Eugene (Gene) I. Lee, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer, will retire as CEO effective May 29, 2022. Lee will continue to serve on Darden’s board of directors as executive chairman until the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. At that time, Lee is expected to stand for re-election to the board and continue to serve as chairman in a non-executive capacity. The board has unanimously elected Ricardo (Rick) Cardenas, Darden’s current president and chief operating officer, as chief executive officer, as …

December 20, 2021

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Smart & Final Names New President

by Katie Lee December 20, 2021

Commerce, Calif. — Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, has named Scott Drew as its new president. Dave Hirz, current president and CEO, has been with Smart & Final for almost 12 years and is retiring on February 1, 2022. Drew has been with Smart & Final since March 2010, serving as chief operating officer since June 2020. With almost 45 years in the grocery industry, he began his career in 1977 as a courtesy clerk. Prior to joining the Smart & …

December 20, 2021

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Good Times Restaurants’ VP of Operations to Retire

by Katie Lee December 17, 2021

Golden, Colo. — Good Times Restaurants Inc., operator of Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar and Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, has announced the retirement of Scott LeFever, vice president of operations, effective March 31, 2022. The company has identified a candidate who is expected to join the brand in early 2022 and to succeed LeFever upon his retirement. “On behalf of the entire Good Times team, I would like to thank Scott for his numerous contributions to the company,” says Ryan Zink, president and chief executive officer. “Since his beginnings …

December 17, 2021

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