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Mr. Drasher joined Famous Dave's of America in July 2006 as Vice President of Marketing where he is responsible for all marketing and R&D initiatives. Prior to joining the company he served eight years as Executive Vice President of Marketing for Buffet’s Inc responsible for the areas of Marketing Advertising Research and R&D for all of Buffet's Inc.'s brands.
Prior to joining Buffet’s Inc. Mr. Drasher was Executive Vice President for Country Kitchen International and Vice President of Marketing for Country Hospitality Worldwide both Divisions of Carlson Companies. From 1983 to 1993 he held several Marketing positions with Chi-Chi’s Mexican Restaurants including Senior Vice President of Marketing and Food and Beverage. Prior to that Mr. Drasher was Director of Marketing for Taco Tico a Mexican Quick Service concept. He began his professional career at Steak and Ale Restaurants where he held several positions in operations and marketing. While attending the University of North Texas; he earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing. | 