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Smokey Bones promotes Terry to ops VPSmokey Bones promotes Terry to ops VP

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

May 11, 2010

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Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

Terry joined the 67-unit Smokey Bones last year as director of operations for the companyÕs northeast region, where he oversaw successful remodels of several restaurants. He succeeds Michael Hackney, who left the company.Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

Prior to joining Smokey Bones, Terry was chief operating officer at Prime Blue Grill in Miami. He also has held management positions with Boulder Creek Ventures, Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group in New York City, Gibson Steakhouse in Chicago, Planet Hollywood International and Hard Rock International.Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

Smokey Bones, which is owned by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners in Boca Raton, Fla., has casual-dining restaurants in 17 states.Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

Contact Ron Ruggless at [email protected].Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill has promoted David Terry to the position of executive vice president of operations.

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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