Age: 52
Hometown: New York, N.Y. (Manhattan)
Education: Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla.; B.A. in history.
Career: Joined Famous Dave's in 1998 as vice president of teaching and learning; worked his way up to CEO in 2008. Has been in the restaurant business his entire career.
Family: Married with two children, ages 23 and 17.
