James J. Buettgen

James J.
Buettgen formerly worked at Ruby Tuesday, Inc., as Chairman in 2016, Brinker International, Inc., as Senior VP-Marketing & Brand Development in 2003, The Walt Disney Co., as Senior Vice President-Sales & Marketing from 1999 to 2002, General Mills, Inc., as Senior Vice President-Marketing from 1989 to 1998, Darden Restaurants, Inc., as Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President from 2011 to 2012, Olive Garden of Texas LLC, as Senior Vice President-Marketing from 1994 to 1998, Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill, as President from 2004 to 2007, Big Bowl Asian LLC, as President from 2003 to 2004, Hollywood Entertainment Group, Inc., as Senior Vice President-Marketing from 1998 to 1999, and Disneyland Resort Express, Inc., as Senior Vice President-Marketing & Sales in 2002.
Mr. Buettgen received his Masters Business Admin degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and undergraduate degree from Miami University.