DAVID EARLY
Chief People Officer
Chief People Officer
David started his career in the restaurant business at age 14, working at Shoney’s restaurant in Huntington West Virginia. His first position in management was at 18 as a kitchen manager and he was promoted to Area Supervisor at age 23. In his 25 years with Shoney’s, he held various positions, including Director of Training, Region Vice President, and Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations and Development.
In 1999, David joined Arby’s franchisee RTM, as a Region Vice President. With the help of an incredible team, David was promoted to President of RTM Southeast, operating restaurants in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida. He was a member of the Executive Committee and served on the Operations Executive Team for RTM.
In September 2004, David left RTM to become an Arby’s franchisee with the purchase of four Arby’s in Georgia. He served on the Board of Directors of ARCOP, Arby’s purchasing, and supply chain, for six years. He sold his Arby’s franchise in 2014.
David is a board member of the AES Foundation. He is a people-oriented leader, that helps coach individuals and teams to achieve goals. He believes leadership skills are developed from continual learning, teaching, coaching, and a commitment to people! David is married to his wife, Lynn, they have two children, Sarah and Mike.
In 1999, David joined Arby’s franchisee RTM, as a Region Vice President. With the help of an incredible team, David was promoted to President of RTM Southeast, operating restaurants in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida. He was a member of the Executive Committee and served on the Operations Executive Team for RTM.
In September 2004, David left RTM to become an Arby’s franchisee with the purchase of four Arby’s in Georgia. He served on the Board of Directors of ARCOP, Arby’s purchasing, and supply chain, for six years. He sold his Arby’s franchise in 2014.
David is a board member of the AES Foundation. He is a people-oriented leader, that helps coach individuals and teams to achieve goals. He believes leadership skills are developed from continual learning, teaching, coaching, and a commitment to people! David is married to his wife, Lynn, they have two children, Sarah and Mike.
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