Michael J. Stasko - Chairman

Restaurant Design & Operations

Mr. Stasko co-founded the Company and serves as its Chairman. His company Buckeye Peach's, LLC ("Buckeye") is the Area Representative for Rise & Dine™ Restaurants for the state of Ohio. Companies affiliated with Buckeye currently own and operate Rise & Dine™ Restaurants in Central Ohio. Mr. Stasko has been in the food service industry for more than thirty (30) years. He has been co-owner of Best Restaurant Equipment & Design, Inc. ("Best"), a large Columbus, Ohio-based restaurant design and equipment supplier for nearly twenty (20) years.

Michael Stasko Jr. - Director of Business Development

Mr. Stasko joined Buckeye to handle local and statewide marketing for the company. His role quickly expanded, involving him in national marketing, franchise sales, and new product development. A graduate of the University of Dayton marketing program, Mr. Stasko brings five years of food service experience as well as four years of sales and marketing experience.

Mechelle Kern - Accounting

Mechelle Kern has extensive corporate experience in all aspects of finance and administration. She came to Rise & Dine™ Restaurants in 2007 with over 16 years of education, profit and nonprofit accounting experience. Mechelle handles payables and receivables, manages record retention, produces financial statements, prepares for and manages annual audit activities, provides internal control processes and reviews operating expenses to determine more cost effective solutions. With her bachelor's degree from Wright State University, she works effectively with franchisees to meet their individual needs and improve systems and processes.

Nolan Saunders - Franchise Operations Manager

Mr. Saunders joined Rise & Dine™ Restaurants in June of 2008, initially, to oversee training for the company, but his responsibilities now also include all operations and purchasing. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Mr. Saunders brings over 10 years restaurant operations, management and training experience to Rise & Dine™ Restaurants.