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Sonic names Claudia San Pedro presidentSonic names Claudia San Pedro president

Corey Horsch to succeed her as CFO

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

February 5, 2018

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Sonic Corp. has promoted Claudia San Pedro to president and Corey Horsch to succeed her as chief financial officer, the company said Friday. 

San Pedro had served as CFO of the Oklahoma City-based quick-service operator since 2015 and began with the company as treasurer 12 years ago. The position had been open since Todd Smith left last year.

“Claudia’s focus on building relationships, business acumen and strategic mindset position the company well for future growth,” said J. Clifford Hudson, Sonic’s CEO, in a statement. “Claudia is a highly skilled leader with an eye for developing talent, as evidenced by our ability to seamlessly transition Corey into the CFO role.” 

In her new role, San Pedro is responsible for franchisee relations, supply chain, franchise sales and development, and business planning. She will also provide oversight of the finance function. 

Horsch joined Sonic in 2015 as vice president of investor relations and treasurer. In his new role, he is responsible for all financial planning, internal auditing, accounting and tax planning, while maintaining leadership for the investor relations and treasury functions. 

Sonic has 3,500 restaurants nationwide. 

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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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