Board Members
Fun Facts
With Denny’s: Since 1974
Been a Franchisee: Since 2008
Owns (or has ownership in): 6 locations
States of locations: FL, MS
Other concepts: None
History
All positions held: Busser, Assistant Manager, General Manager, District Manager, Franchise Representative, Franchise Region Leader, Franchise Division Leader, VP Franchise Development, Regional VP and Director Operations, Director Franchise Operations, Regional VP Franchise Operations, Divisional VP Franchise Operations, Senior VP Franchise Operations with a stint as Acting Head of Operations, Franchisee, Vice Chairman of the DFA Board, Chairman of the DFA Board
Fun Facts
With Denny’s: Since 1977
Been a Franchisee: Since 2012
Owns (or has ownership in): 1 location
States of locations: WY
Other concepts: None
History
All positions held: Cook, Assistant Manager, General Manager, District Manager, Operations Coordinator, Regional Director – Company, Franchise Business Leader, Franchise Regional Leader, Regional VP of Company & Franchise Operations, VP of Franchise Operations Domestic & International, Franchisee & Vice Chairman of the DFA Board
Fun Facts
With Denny’s: Since 1990
Been a Franchisee: Since 2004
Owns (or has ownership in): 41 locations
States of locations: IL, IN, KY, NY, OH
Other concepts: Bahama Bucks Original Shaved Ice Co.
History
All positions held: Assistant Manager, General Manager, Area Director, VP of Operations, Franchisee & Secretary of the DFA Board
Fun Facts
With Denny’s: Since 1977
Been a Franchisee: Since 1986
Owns (or has ownership in): 75 locations
States of locations: AR, IL, KS, MO, OK, TX
Other Concepts: None
History
All positions held: Hostess, Server, Trainer, Franchisee & Treasurer of the DFA Board
Fun Facts
With Denny’s: Since 2011
Been a Franchisee: Since 2011
Owns (or has ownership in): 24 locations
States of locations:
History
All positions held: n/a
Fun Facts
With Denny’s: Since 1991
Been a Franchisee: Since 2016
Owns (or has ownership in): 3 locations
States of locations: FL
History
All positions held: Franchisee & DFA Board of Directors
Fun Facts
With Denny’s: Since 2002
Been a Franchisee: Since 2000
Owns (or has ownership in): 2 locations
States of locations: OH
History
All positions held: Assistant Manager, General Manager, Area Director, VP of Operations, Franchisee, DFA Board of Directors, Executive Director & Chairman of the SCOC|DESCO
Fun Facts
With Denny’s: Since 1994
Been a Franchisee: Since 1996
Owns (or has ownership in): 11 locations
States of locations: CA, HI
Other concepts: None
History
First job with Denny’s: District Leader
All positions held: Assistant Manager, General Manager, Area Director, VP of Operations, Franchisee & DFA Board Member
Fun Facts
With Denny’s: Since 1997
Been a Franchisee: Since 2002
Owns (or has ownership in): 30 locations
States of locations: CA, OR
History
All positions held: Service Assistant, Host, Server, Cook, Graveyard Manager, General Manager, Area Manager, Construction Manager, IT Director, Director of Operations, CFO, CEO
Fun Facts
Owns (or has ownership in): 31 locations
States of locations: CA, AZ, ID, OR, UT
Member at Large
Fun Facts
With Denny’s: Since 1980
Been a Franchisee: Since 1982
Owns (or has ownership in): 15 locations
States of locations: Canada
Other Concepts: WINGS Tap and Grill, Moxie’s Classic Grill, CHOP Steakhouse & Bar, River’s Reach Pub
Fun Facts
With Denny’s: Since 2017
Been a Franchisee: Since 2017
Owns (or has ownership in): 34 locations
States of locations: TX and FL
History
All positions held: Franchisee & DFA Board of Directors
Assistant Secretary
Fun Facts
With Denny’s: Since 1973 - Over 50 years!
Been a Franchisee: Since 1994
Owns (or has ownership in): 1 location - Once owned 48!
States of locations: FL
History
All positions held: Dishwasher, Cook, Unit Aide, Assistant Manager, General Manager, Training General Manager, District Manager, Operations Coordinator, Sr. Operations Coordinator, Franchisee & DFA Board of Directors
Fun Facts
With Denny’s: Since 2001
Been a Franchisee: Since 2009
Owns (or has ownership in): 7 locations
States of locations: CA
History
All positions held: Restaurant Manager, General Manager, Area training manager, District Manager in Charge