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Liz Geavaras, formerly of Daily Grill, takes over marketing role from CEO

Lisa Jennings, Executive Editor

April 6, 2017

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Black Angus Steakhouse has named Liz Geavaras chief marketing officer, the company said Thursday.

Geavaras was formerly vice president of marketing at Grill Concepts Inc., parent to the Daily Grill, Public School and Grill on the Alley brands.

At Black Angus, she will take over marketing responsibilities that have been handled by CEO Chris Ames, including spearheading the chain’s culinary direction, research strategy for customer campaigns, diversifying the advertising mix and expanding the digital, public relations and social media footprint, executives said.

“Liz joins our team during an exciting time for Black Angus and she will play a vital role in the growth of this iconic American steakhouse,” Ames said in a statement. “Liz brings a strong background in consumer insights and trends, industry knowledge and the leadership experience needed to drive a more integrated omni-channel marketing approach that builds loyalty for the Black Angus brand and positions the company for continued growth.”

Prior to working with Grill Concepts, Geavaras was vice president at DT Marketing. Before that, she held the role of director of marketing at Elephant Bar Restaurants.

Los Angeles-based Black Angus has 45 locations in California, Washington, Arizona, New Mexico, Alaska and Hawaii.

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About the Author

Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality

Lisa Jennings is executive editor of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She joined the NRN staff as West Coast editor in 2004 as a veteran journalist. Before joining NRN, she spent 11 years at The Commercial Appeal, the daily newspaper in Memphis, Tenn., most recently as editor of the Food and Health & Wellness sections. Prior experience includes staff reporting for the Washington Business Journal and United Press International.

Lisa’s areas of expertise include coverage of both large public restaurant chains and small independents, the regulatory and legal landscapes impacting the industry overall, as well as helping operators find solutions to run their business better.

Lisa Jennings’ experience:

Executive editor, NRN (March 2020 to present)

Executive editor, Restaurant Hospitality (January 2018 to present)

Senior editor, NRN (September 2004 to March 2020)

Reporter/editor, The Commercial Appeal (1990-2001)

Reporter, Washington Business Journal (1985-1987)

Contact Lisa Jennings at:

[email protected]

@livetodineout

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-jennings-83202510/

 

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