President, Operations & Development @ President of Operations & Development for the iconic global restaurant chain which provides a classic all-American experience, with best in class Hamburgers and Shakes. Johnny Rockets currently has over 340 restaurants in 28 countries. From December 2013 to Present (2 years 1 month) Board Member @ Member of the Board of Directors for Boneheads. From February 2013 to August 2015 (2 years 7 months) Chief Development Officer @ Responsible for: Franchise Sales and Development Design and Construction Menu Design and Product Development Purchasing From June 2010 to December 2013 (3 years 7 months) Chief Development Officer @ Oversaw worldwide development and franchising for four franchise concepts, as well as the franchise operations side of the business. From January 2008 to June 2010 (2 years 6 months) President @ Directly oversaw the Baja Fresh Brand, transitioning Baja Fresh from Wendy's to new Ownership group. Including hiring and overseeing new senior management team. From November 2006 to January 2008 (1 year 3 months) President @ Held President’s role for company who’s combined operations included being the largest franchisee of Cinnabon with over 165 locations, as well as being the franchisor for Sweet Factory and KaBloom. From November 2004 to November 2006 (2 years 1 month) National Director Operations @ Held multiple roles at Cinnabon (franchisor) including Director of Research & Development, Director of Operation Services and National Director of Operations. In the role of National Director of Operations I oversaw all Corporately owned locations. From March 2000 to November 2004 (4 years 9 months) District Manager @ From April 1998 to June 1999 (1 year 3 months)

MBA, Global Business @ Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business From 2008 to 2010 Culinology @ Johnson & Wales University From 2004 to 2004 Business @ Emmanuel College From 1998 to 1999 Culinary Arts @ New England Culinary Institute From 1996 to 1996 Real Estate Sales @ American Real Estate Academy From 1995 to 1995 James CFE is skilled in: Mergers, Acquisition Analysis, Product Development, Restaurant Management, International Development, Purchasing Management, New Business Development, Franchising, Start-ups, International Business, Strategic Planning, Business Valuation, Leadership, Management, Entrepreneurship