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Fazoli's promotes 3 execs

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September 3, 2019

Fazoli's has promoted three of its execs to help the brand continue to grow. Jodie Conrad is now CMO, Blaine Adams is SVP of supply chain and quality assurance and Wayne Pederson is serving as VP of information technology, according to a company press release.

"We are extremely proud to announce the promotions of Jodie, Blaine and Wayne," Fazoli's President and CEO Carl Howard said in the release. "Their experience, dedication and passion exemplify our mission and make Fazoli's a stronger brand."

Conrad joined Fazoli's in 2016, as senior brand director and was promoted to VP of marketing in 2017. She brings a wealth of experience to the CMO role, including 30 years of marketing experience with Wendy's, Donatos Pizza, Coca-Cola and Pillsbury. Conrad leads all marketing and culinary functions, including advertising, digital and social media, field marketing, consumer insights, off-premise business development, public relations and new product development and testing, according to the release.

Adams joined Fazoli's in 2013, after a 23-year run at Darden Restaurants, where he worked on brands including Red Lobster, Capital Grille, LongHorn Steakhouse, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze and Olive Garden. Before joining Fazoli's, he served as VP of supply chain and quality assurance at Romano's Macaroni Grill.

Pederson, an executive team member with experience in IT and operations with Yum Brands, Domino's Pizza and Bloomin' Brands, joined the Fazoli's team in 2016, as executive director of IT.

Founded in 1988, in Lexington, Kentucky, Fazoli's owns and operates nearly 220 restaurants in 28 states.