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Cooper’s Hawk Winery makes C-suite changesCooper’s Hawk Winery makes C-suite changes

Dawn Phillipson, Linda Bartman, and Dave Harris are appointed to new roles

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

January 28, 2025

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Cooper's Hawk C-suite
Cooper's Hawk has made three C-suite changes.Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant has made three C-suite appointments in steps to accelerate its growth, the company said Monday.

The Chicago-based Cooper’s Hawk said Dawn Phillipson was named chief financial officer, Linda Bartman was named chief customer officer, and Dave Harris was named chief technology officer.

“I am excited to welcome Dawn, Linda and Dave, whose extensive experience within their respective disciplines will be instrumental in accelerating our strategic growth plans for Cooper’s Hawk,” Tim McEnery, founder and CEO of Cooper’s Hawk, said in a statement.

“As we continue to execute our long-term objectives, I am confident their leadership will support our team’s ability to expand our footprint and membership in both existing and new markets,” McEnery said. “They will help us create differentiated, personalized experiences while maintaining our track record as an innovator and world-class operator.”

Phillipson joined Cooper’s Hawk in 2025 from Arhaus, a publicly traded lifestyle brand and retailer of premium home furnishings, where she served as CFO. Prior to Arhaus, she held leadership roles within finance, accounting, and investor relations at Signet Jewelers, Veyance Technologies, and Worthington Industries.\

Bartman joined Cooper’s Hawk in 2024 from SyBridge Technologies, a production parts and prototyping manufacturer, where she served as chief growth officer. Prior to SyBridge, she was president and chief operating officer of Uptake, an industrial intelligence software-as-a-service provider.

Harris joined Cooper’s Hawk in 2024 from Shake Shack, the fast-casual restaurant chain, where he served as chief information officer. Prior to Shake Shack, he served in senior digital and information technology roles at Newell Brands, Yankee Candle, Legends, and JetBlue Airways.

Cooper’s Hawk, founded in 2005, has 66 casual-dining restaurants.

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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