LEADERSHIP

Our founders, partners, and executive team bring an extraordinary legacy, having been part of over 60 restaurant brands across more than 40 states. Their collective work includes leadership roles with some of the industry’s most respected organizations, including Bloomin’ Brands, Brinker International, Uncle Julio’s, and Zalat Pizza, as well as celebrated concepts such as Outback Steakhouse, Abe & Louie’s, Napa Valley Grille, Freebirds World Burrito, Seasons 52, and The Capital Grille. With decades of operational, financial, and culinary expertise spanning fast-casual, casual, polished casual, and fine dining, they combine deep industry knowledge with a passion for heartfelt hospitality, driving Artistry Restaurants’ mission to craft unforgettable dining experiences.

PARTNERS

Barry Goff, Managing Partner of Artistry Restaurants
Chip Headley, Managing Partner of Artistry Restaurants
Bryan Lockwood, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner of Artistry Restaurants
Marshall Hamilton, Chief Operating Officer of Artistry Restaurants
Cliff Pleau Chief Innovation Officer
Michael Rubke, Chief Financial Officer of Artistry Restaurants

BRAND PRESIDENTS

Sam Aguilar

LEADERSHIP

Melissa Elders, Vice President of Marketing for Artistry Restaurants
Mitchell Goff Executive Vice President of Capital Markets for Artistry Restaurants
Will Headley, Vice President of Business Intelligence
Loren Smiley
Kirsten Terrell
Steve Vrabel

OPERATIONS & SUPPORT

Natalia Cardona, Director of People
Stephanie Turcotte
Stephanie Lowery, Vice President of Purchasing
Taylor Elders
Stacy Erickson
Dee Huchton
Tawni Murray
Jay Murray Headshot
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Leadership

LEADERSHIP

Our founders, partners, and executive team bring an extraordinary legacy, having been part of over 60 restaurant brands across more than 40 states. Their collective work includes leadership roles with some of the industry’s most respected organizations, including Bloomin’ Brands, Brinker International, Uncle Julio’s, and Zalat Pizza, as well as celebrated concepts such as Outback Steakhouse, Abe & Louie’s, Napa Valley Grille, Freebirds World Burrito, Seasons 52, and The Capital Grille. With decades of operational, financial, and culinary expertise spanning fast-casual, casual, polished casual, and fine dining, they combine deep industry knowledge with a passion for heartfelt hospitality, driving Artistry Restaurants’ mission to craft unforgettable dining experiences.

PARTNERS

Barry Goff, Managing Partner of Artistry Restaurants
Chip Headley, Managing Partner of Artistry Restaurants
Bryan Lockwood, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner of Artistry Restaurants
Marshall Hamilton, Chief Operating Officer of Artistry Restaurants
Cliff Pleau Chief Innovation Officer
Michael Rubke, Chief Financial Officer of Artistry Restaurants

BRAND PRESIDENTS

Sam Aguilar

LEADERSHIP

Melissa Elders, Vice President of Marketing for Artistry Restaurants
Mitchell Goff Executive Vice President of Capital Markets for Artistry Restaurants
Will Headley, Vice President of Business Intelligence
Loren Smiley
Kirsten Terrell
Steve Vrabel

OPERATIONS & SUPPORT

Natalia Cardona, Director of People
Stephanie Turcotte
Stephanie Lowery, Vice President of Purchasing
Taylor Elders
Stacy Erickson
Dee Huchton
Tawni Murray
Jay Murray Headshot