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Incoming WFF President and CEO Kelli Valade [Composite image; source: WFF/DI Studio]
WFF Names Former Denny’s, Red Lobster CEO as Its New President & Chief Executive
by Sandra Engelland | Jan 30, 2026
After serving in CEO posts at Denny's and Red Lobster and as president of Chili's Bar & Grill, Kelli Valade will now lead the Dallas-based Women's Foodservice Forum, heading its professional staff and working with industry leaders to foster leadership development and create "limitless opportunities" for individuals, and for the companies they serve.
by Lance Murray |
May 14, 2025
A 29-year Brinker employee, Aaron White began her Brinker career as a Chili's server and bartender and has most recently served as executive vice president and chief people officer.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 14, 2024
Brinker said that Jeremy Linker's promotion is a reflection of his strong financial and operational contributions to the company's progress. He'll be focused on the company's restaurant brands Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 8, 2024
Brinker International Inc., a Dallas-based restaurant company, has announced changes to its executive leadership team.
The updates include the retirement of Joe Taylor as EVP and chief financial officer, the appointment of Mika Ware as SVP and chief financial officer, effective June 27, and the appointment of Chris Caldwell as SVP and chief information officer....
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Brinker International appoints Dominique Bertolone as new President of Maggiano’s Little Italy. [Photo: Maggiano’s Little Italy]
Brinker International Appoints New President of Maggiano’s Little Italy
by Lance Murray | Dec 1, 2023
As president of Maggiano's Little Italy and SVP of Brinker International, Dominique Bertolone will lead and grow the Maggiano's brand and serve as a member of Brinker's executive leadership team.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 15, 2023
Dallas-based restaurant company Brinker International has added industry veteran Steve Kelly as vice president of marketing and award-winning business agency GALE to assist with its CRM (customer relationship management) activities.
The company said that the two moves will allow Chili’s Grill & Bar to serve guests “in a more compelling way” as the brand revamps its digital presence....
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 24, 2023
Edithann Velez Ramey has been appointed chief marketing officer of Arlington-based Six Flags Entertainment Corp., the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America....
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 15, 2023
James Butler has joined Dallas-based restaurant company Brinker International Inc.—parent company of Chili’s— as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer.
It’s a role in which he will oversee all supply chain functions, including procurement, food safety and quality assurance, distribution and logistics, brand program management and supply chain systems for Brinker’s corporate-owned restaurants....
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DI People: Globe Life, Keurig Dr Pepper, ORCA AG, and More Make Leadership Moves
by Lance Murray | Oct 28, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from National HME, Brinker International, Robin Autopilot, GlassView, TPG, Weitzman, and others.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 17, 2018
Joseph DePinto, Wyman Roberts, and Greg Creed are among 35 foodservice industry leaders who will be recognized by the Dallas-based WFF.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Jun 18, 2018
The Chili’s Stadium app breaks new ground because it allows iOS and Android users to play each other seamlessly using their own phones.
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by Julia Falcon |
Jun 6, 2016
We've scoured the Internet looking for interesting articles about innovation, creativity and the unusual. Here's what we found today.
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