AES Announces Key Leadership Changes

AES Restaurant Group is excited to announce key leadership appointments and promotions within their organization. John Wade, Founder and CEO, will continue to lead the organization into the future. However, he is making these changes to reflect our commitment to fostering talent from within and ensuring we have the right leadership in place to drive our continued success.
 
Current COO and Partner, Jay Bedrosian has been appointed as President of AES. Jay has been with the company for almost 20 years and is an exemplary leader and visionary in the organization. With Jay’s promotion to President, Robert Bird, current Vice President of Operations has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). In addition, Jonathan Hetler has been promoted to Director of Training.
 
In addition to these exciting appointments, twelve key leaders have been named partners within AES. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding commitment, excellence, and leadership in their respective roles:
 
Luke Prifogle
Robert Bird                                                                                         
​Jason Bowman 
Rebecca Griffin                                                                                   
Wes Hoffman
Mindi McKeeman                                                                               
Jonathan Hetler
Melissa Lindsey
Brandi Fry-MacNeill                                                                           
George Onisa
Steve Roberts                                                                                       
Mary Spears   
 
“Each of these leaders has made significant contributions to our organization and exemplifies the values and dedication that AES stands for. Their new roles and responsibilities will not only strengthen our leadership team but also position us for future growth and innovation,” stated John Wade, CEO of AES Restaurant Group. “This is a momentous occasion for AES, and I am proud to continue to lead this amazing team into the future as we continue to grow and succeed together.”