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Torchy's Tacos adds former Dunkin', Walmart execs to leadership team

January 14, 2019

Torchy's Tacos, based in Austin, has added two members to its leadership team, Scott Hudler as chief marketing officer and Elizabeth Baxter as chief people officer.
 
"I'm very excited to have Scott and Elizabeth as part of the leadership team to help us write the next chapter of growth for this amazing brand," G.J. Hart, CEO of Torchy's Tacos, said in a company press release. "Scott and Elizabeth bring the right blend of large company experience and entrepreneurial spirit that will help drive the brand through its next phase of growth."
 
Hudler joins Torchy's after serving as senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Dick's Sporting Goods. He was previously the senior vice president and chief digital officer at Dunkin' Brands, where he spent over a decade in marketing leadership positions focused on brand strategy, advertising, media, digital marketing and product innovation, according to the release.
 
Joining the Torchy's team in the newly formed role of chief people officer, Baxter will oversee the People, Talent and Training departments. Baxter joins Torchy's after spending more than seven years in multiple HR roles at Walmart, most recently as senior director, performance management for the enterprise. 
 
Founded as a food truck in Austin in 2006, Torchy's Tacos now has more than 60 locations across Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado.