Mike has over 20 years in Human Resources, Training and Operations in casual dining and QSR in both corporate and franchise national high growth companies. Prior to joining Qdobaź in May 2004 Mike held positions as the Chief People Officer with a startup franchise for Cici's Pizza in Denver, CO, Vice President of Human Resources for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc in Greenwood Village, CO and Vice President of Human Resources/Training for Mayfair Partners, L.P, an important franchisee of Boston Market and Einstein Bros Bagels located in the Washington DC metro area. Mike's experience in successful growth ventures comes from his time supporting operations at Mayfair Partners, L.P. where the franchise grew to over 120 locations in under 4 years and at Red Robin where the company grew from 3,000 hourly team members to over 10,000 during his tenure. Mike has also been involved with Applebee's, CEC Entertainment and Steak and Ale where he held Human Resources, Training, Single and Multi-Unit Operations accountabilities. Mike has also been a past chairperson for the National Restaurant Association HR Executive group. |