BRAND PRESIDENT DEL TACO RESTAURANTS
WHY: Runs Lake Forest firm that’s the second-largest Mexican-American QSR chain by units in the U.S. with nearly 600 restaurants across 16 states. OC’s sixth-largest restaurant chain by systemwide sales.
IN THE NEWS: Named to post in August, was COO. Replaced John Cappasola who left
following company’s sale to Jack in the Box for $585M in January.
NOTABLE: Has been with Del Taco since 2012. Along with COO role, previously served as SVP, Strategic Planning & Innovation and SVP, Operations Support and Engagement.
