Awards & Recognition
★Norman Brinker Award from Nation's Restaurant News (2015)
★Leader of the Year by Women's Foodservice Forum (2012)
★Silver Plate Award from International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (2012)
★Nation's Restaurant News Golden Chain Award (2012)
★NACD Board Leadership Fellow certification (2014)
Notable Facts
→Former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (2007-2017) - led remarkable turnaround from $13 to $79 stock price
→Author of bestselling business book 'Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others'
→Currently serves on boards of Chick-fil-A, US Foods, and Pier 1 Imports
→Former President of KFC (2001-2003) at Yum Brands
→Previously held executive roles at major companies including Domino's, P&G, Gillette, and RJR Nabisco
→Led Popeyes through 10 consecutive years of growth with 45% revenue increase
→Recognized as servant leadership expert and regular keynote speaker
→MBA from Indiana University Kelley School of Business