2023 DRG LEADERSHIP SUMMIT RECAP

It was a fast, fun, and unforgettable 2023 DRG Leadership Summit! DRG Restaurant leaders from each market around the country made a pit stop in Las Vegas April 2-4 to connect, share best practices, and learn what it takes to race to to the top this year. 

The 2023 Summit unveiled best practices and key ways to excel in these categories, as well as exciting new initiatives, particularly, the company’s new Women In Leadership (WIL) initiative, formed to change the perception of women’s roles throughout DRG. Inspired by the upcoming World Class Car Race events being held in the same city, we were “race ready” to celebrate a year filled with major victories. 

Congratulations to our 2022 list of top performers!

2022 AREA COACH OF THE YEAR

• Steve Mizer, DRG Meats Alaska

2022 DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

• Geno Woolard, Las Vegas

GEORGE PSAROS – HELPING HANDS AWARD

• Junior Bolonas, HR Business Partner, So. California

RESTAURANT SUPPORT SERVICES – MAKING A DIFFERENCE

• Karlo Kosca, Financial Analyst, RSC Las Vegas

HOW WE LEAD …

• Isaiah Ritchie, Director of Operations, So. California
• James Aman, Sr. Cantina Specialist, No. California

UNSUNG HEROES

• Khrystyn Ortiz, Payroll Manager, RSC Las Vegas
• Laury Ketcham, Manager of Ops Services, RSC

AREA COACHES OF THE YEAR

• Chris Castellanos, No. California
• Dion McKinnon, Las Vegas
• Jesus Vargas, So. California
• Layla Awo, Kansas City
• Victoria Eckert, DRG Meats Las Vegas

GENERAL MANAGERS OF THE YEAR

• Ashley Hernandez, Kansas City
• Bryan Hermoza, No. California
• Corinne Canavan, DRG Meats Las Vegas
• Jesus “David” Salazar Morales, Las Vegas
• Renee Martinez, So. California

MTM OF THE YEAR

• Zafia Begum, No. California

CANTINA GM OF THE YEAR

• Bina Patel, No. California

GENERAL MANAGER HONORABLE MENTIONS

• Pearly Eveland, So. California
• Marcos Leos, DRG Meats Alaska
• Griffen Long, No. California
• Jenny Lemke, Kansas City
• Monica Lopez, Las Vegas

Core Value Winners

WE ARE INNOVATORS – Embrace Change & Challenge the Status Quo

• Mike Racklin, Field Maintenance Coach, No. California
• Shane Grant, Director of Operations, So. California
• Kelly Harden, Office Admin and Marketing Manager, DRG Meats

WE DO THE RIGHT THING – Take Personal Accountability & Lead with Integrity

• Dolores Gonzales, Area Coach, No. California
• Ariana Gomez, Area Coach, Las Vegas
• Katrina Davis, HR Business Partner, Kansas City

WE HAVE FUN – Positive Energy is Contagious

• Laurent Moulin, Field Training Coach, No. California
• Carlos Portillo, Sr. Area Coach, No. California
• Hayley O’Connor, Field Training Coach, Kansas City

WE ARE AUTHENTIC – Be Yourself & Show You Care

• Katherine Hemminger, Area Coach, Las Vegas
• Griselda Godinez, Area Coach, No. California
• Crystal Velasco, Financial Analyst, RSC Las Vegas

WE WIN TOGETHER – As ONE DRG

• Tamika Norah, Area Coach, Kansas City
• Renae Rizzo, Accounts Payable Manager, RSC Las Vegas
• Tanya Szabo, Area Coach, Reno