Staffing

Ziggi's hires CMO, CTO

Photo: Ziggi's

January 21, 2025

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee has hired Stacey Kane and Tom Seeker as fractional CMO and CTO, respectively.

With over 25 years of experience supporting multi-unit chains across a range of segments, Kane will be responsible for setting and driving the overall marketing strategy for the brand. Seeker has over 23 years of experience in technology leadership, including expertise in multi-unit restaurant operations and international ventures. His focus will be optimizing Ziggi's technology stack to enhance operational efficiency, support scalability and improve the customer experience, said Brandon Knudsen, CEO and co-founder of Ziggi's Coffee.

"We're incredibly excited to have Stacey join the Ziggi's team," he said in the release. "With more than 100 stores open and counting, we've got some great wind in our sails and real solid momentum. We're looking forward to the ideation and creativity that Stacey will bring to the table, which is exactly what we need as we look to fuel that growth even further in 2025."

Known for her use of social media and harnessing of data to elevate the guest experience, Kane has been recognized as a five-time Top 20 Mover and Shaker by Fast Casual and is a regular speaker at industry tradeshows. She has been a National Pro-Start Judge since 2019 and after serving as a consultant was asked to sit on the board of CORE: Children of Restaurant Employees in 2022. CORE's mission is to provide short-term financial relief to food and beverage service employees with children when navigating a qualifying circumstance.

"It's hard not to fall in love with this brand; Brandon and Camrin have truly built something special," Kane said in the release. "I'm looking forward to working alongside them to help shape its future in the coming years, especially as we look to scale and bring more franchisee partners and locations online."

Seeker's background includes service in the United States Navy as an Electronic Warfare Technician, where he served honorably for 10 years and was a veteran of Desert Storm. He previously served as a senior IT leader, overseeing technology for over 23, including The Oyster Bar, Barnhill's Buffet, Pappa Lovetti's, McGuires Irish Pub, Shrimp Basket, Toojay's, Planet Hollywood, Brio, Bertucci's, Buca Di Beppo and many others. Seeker also played a role in driving technology strategy for virtual restaurant brands under Virtual Dining Concepts, including MrBeast Burger, Nascar Refuel, Wing Squad and Tyga Bytes.

Ziggi's Coffee has over 100 locations.