Executive Bios.
David
S. Anderson –
Founder, Chairman of the Board and CEO
Mr. Anderson successfully negotiated with Hooters of
America, Inc. for the franchise territories in England,
Wales, Scotland, Ireland and North Ireland. Hooters of
America, Inc. based their decision upon a thorough
review of Mr. Anderson’s business background, track
record of managing people and skill in building his own
businesses.
Mr. Anderson founded (FFM) First Federal Mortgage, Inc.
in St. Louis, Missouri in 1981. He built the company
into a national wholesaler of mortgage loans to FHA, VA,
FNMA and FEDMAC with over 160 employees nationwide. In
1991, Mr. Anderson relocated to Dallas, Texas and formed
First Federal Mortgage, a private retail mortgage
lender. Mr. Anderson is currently approved by FNMA as a
contract underwriter and by the Texas Savings and Loan
Department as a mortgage banker since 1998.
Rick
Akam -
President,
Chief Operating Officer, Board Member
Mr. Akam brings over 30 years of management and
executive restaurant experience to WONA. He has been
part of several major restaurants companies with
particular emphasis on leading these companies through
significant growth, including: 1) Bennigan's Tavern, 2)
Hooters of America, Inc. (1 restaurant to 345 corporate
and franchised restaurants over a 18 year span), 3)
Moe's Southwest Grill (65 to 140 in 15 months) and 4)
First Watch Restaurants (42 to 70 over a 36 month
period). Mr. Akam has held the positions of
President/CEO with Hooters of America, Inc. from 1994 to
2003, of COO with Moe's Southwest Grill and COO of First
Watch Restaurants respectively. Mr. Akam brings
exceptional operational experience and leadership skills
to WONA and a thorough understanding of the Hooters
concept and the principles behind the concept.
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