Staffing

7 Brew hires chief people officer

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April 29, 2025

7 Brew, a drive-thru beverage concept, has hired Stephanie Quillen as its first chief people officer.

"We are thrilled to welcome Stephanie to 7 Brew. Her passion for company culture and expertise in human resources make her an ideal leader for this crucial role on our leadership team," Chris Dawson, president of 7 Brew, said in a company press release. "Our Brew Crew, our franchise partners, and our corporate employees are our most valuable asset, and their dedication drives our success every day. As we reach a pivotal point in our growth, I'm confident that Stephanie's proven ability to create environments where teams and talent thrive will help shape 7 Brew into a high-performing, people-first environment."

Most recently, Quillen was principal executive adviser at Guild and partnered with Fortune 500 companies to build future-ready workforces through transformational HR strategies. Prior to Guild, she was VP of People at Indigo Ag, where she led global talent initiatives. She also held a series of senior HR leadership roles at Tyson Foods, including Head of People Strategy & HR Capabilities. Earlier in her career, Quillen spent five years at Walmart, specializing in executive selection, assessment strategy, hiring and global HR operations.

"I'm excited to join 7 Brew and for the opportunity to lead and enhance the employee experience," Quillen said in the release. "The Company's commitment to a people-first culture is evident, and I look forward to leveraging my human resources experience to ensure we have the right infrastructure, strategies and development programs to make 7 Brew the best place our employees will ever work."

7 Brew has over 375 locations.