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Jeff Darby Named Vice President of Supply Chain for Ted’s Montana Grill
Jeff Darby has joined Ted’s Montana Grill and its executive team as vice president of supply chain.
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June 25, 2009 (FPRC) -- ATLANTA – Jeff Darby has joined Ted’s Montana Grill and its executive team as vice president of supply chain.
In this role, Darby manages all purchasing for the 55-unit restaurant company, overseeing the planning, management and maintenance of activities associated with sourcing, procurement, conversion and logistics management to ensure restaurant supply chain operations are effective and cost-efficient.
Darby is a veteran of the hospitality industry, having spent more than 25 years in management roles with restaurant companies. He most recently served as vice president of purchasing for RARE Hospitality International, which owned LongHorn Steakhouse and The Capital Grille prior to the company’s sale to Darden Restaurants in 2007. He also held operations and purchasing management positions at L&N Seafood Grill and Innovative Restaurant Concepts (which owned Rio Bravo and was later acquired by Applebee’s International). Darby attended the University of Tennessee. He is a native of Franklin, Tenn., and today resides in Canton, Ga., with his wife, Paula, and their two daughters, Scarlett, 10, and Camille, 9.
In making the announcement, George McKerrow Jr., president and CEO of Ted’s Montana Grill, said, “It is with great pride that we welcome Jeff to the Ted’s team. I’ve known Jeff for many years. He has extensive experience in restaurant supply chain management, and his skill and assurance for efficiency and excellence are vital elements to the continued success of Ted’s Montana Grill.”
About Ted’s Montana Grill
Ted’s Montana Grill was co-founded in 2002 by George McKerrow Jr. and Ted Turner, the media entrepreneur, environmentalist and philanthropist. The restaurants serve classic American comfort food at comfortable prices. The company is also widely known for its green restaurant practices, including the use of recycled and recyclable materials, eco-friendly lighting and other fixtures, industry education, as well as a dedicated green team that continually evaluates and manages all Ted’s Montana Grill sustainability initiatives.
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Send an email to Marissa Cherson of Teds Montana Grill
404-898-0423
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