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Farmer Boys names chief people officer

March 6, 2018

Farmer Boys has hired restaurant industry veteran Tammy Johns to serve as VP and chief people officer, according to a company press release. Johns brings with her 27 years of experience in human resources management, all of which have been in the restaurant industry. She's worked for Lemonade Restaurant Group and at two franchisee holding companies that managed hundreds of Burger King units, as well as various Chili's and TGI Fridays locations. 

"Farmer Boys employees are our most important customers and family members," Karen Eadon, president of Farmer Boys, said in the release. "Tammy's vast experience with recruiting, employee retention, and people development will be a valuable asset to our company. I'm looking forward to partnering with her to make sure we are infusing our culture and values throughout the company. I'm excited about the impact I know she will have on our organization."

Johns will be responsible for leading Farmer Boys' talent strategy and culture-shaping process. She will oversee people planning, organizational development, strategic learning and the administration of Farmer Boys Human Resources policies and practices, according to the release.

"I am honored to join a brand revered so highly by customers and employees alike," Johns said . "I look forward to working with Farmer Boys' team of dedicated employees, franchisees, and vendors to foster an environment where our team members can excel and continue the tradition of hard work and hospitality."