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Gene Lee was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Darden Restaurants, Inc. in February 2015 after serving as Interim CEO since October 2014. Gene brings more than 30 years of restaurant operating experience to the role, which ranges from early stage high-growth concepts to large high-volume chains.

Lee Engler are a CEO at BORDER FOODS INC and are based in Minnesota.

Ned Lyerly was named Chief Executive Officer in April 2019, heading two brands, Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., with a global footprint of over 3,900 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 44 states and 42 foreign countries and U.S. territories. Lyerly leads CKE’s overarching business, people and development strategies to drive growth and profitability, bringing more than 35 years of restaurant operating experience to the role. Previously, Lyerly was the company’s President, International, responsible for the growth of the CKE international footprint to 900+ restaurants. Prior to that role, he was Executive Vice President of Global Franchise Development where he oversaw franchise development for the Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. brands in the United States and around the world. Over his 35 year career with CKE, Lyerly has held positions in many functional disciplines including: Senior Vice President International, Vice President International, Director - International Finance and Marketing, Director - Domestic Finance (Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc.) Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (Imasco USA, Inc. / Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc.). Lyerly is a Certified Franchise Executive and currently serves as a member of the International Franchise Association’s International Leadership Council. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Innovative servant leader with a track record of turnarounds and growth in most segments of the restaurant industry, from quick service to fine dining. Have led up to 64,000 employees. Experience doing business in 57 countries.

Jim Creel is a President/CEO at Taco John's International Inc, VP and CFO at Taco John's International Inc, and President at STRIDE Learning Center and is based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He has worked as Partner at RSM US LLP and VP of Finance and Administration at Taco John's International Inc. Jim works or has worked as MEMBER at AICPA. He attended University of Wyoming between 1977 and 1981.