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Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

May 11, 2011

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Brinker International Inc. has named David Parsley to the new position of senior vice president of supply chain management.

Parsley will oversee purchasing, distribution and quality assurance for the company’s two brands, Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy, the company said Tuesday.

Doug Brooks, Brinker’s president and chief executive, said in a statement that “as rising commodity costs continue to put pressure on the foodservice industry, Brinker remains resolute in our proactive assault on margins.”

Parsley most recently was chief executive of Centralized Supply Chain Service, a cooperative that bought primarily for DineEquity Inc. Prior to that role, Parsley managed the same functions for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar.

Dallas-based Brinker operates or franchises more than 1,500 casual-dining restaurants in 31 countries and two territories. It also holds a minority investment in Romano's Macaroni Grill.

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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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