Combined Experience with Company Spans Over 110 Years
J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: JAX) (the Company), owner and
operator of the J. Alexander’s, Redlands Grill, Stoney River Steakhouse
and Grill and Lyndhurst Grill collection of restaurants, today announced
the promotion of six executives to Vice President of J. Alexander’s
Holdings, LLC.
Lonnie J. Stout II, President and Chief Executive Officer, made the
announcement and said the following individuals have been elevated to
Vice President:
Ian Dodson to Vice President of Culinary Operations;
Jim Filaroski to Vice President of Research & Development and
Corporate Executive Chef;
Shannon Hall to Vice President of Hospitality and Service;
Rob Miles to Vice President of Real Estate and Development;
Kristine Mylls to Vice President of Marketing; and
Lisa Nelson to Vice President of Recruiting and Management
Development.
“We are pleased to recognize these individuals whose exceptional
performances in their respective areas have been integral in
contributing to our growth,” Stout said in making the announcement.
Stout said the six individuals collectively have more than 110 years
tenure with J. Alexander’s. Two of the executives have a combined 50
years of experience with the Company.
“We continue to succeed through the talents and dedication of these
individuals who excel in creating and executing delectable culinary
offerings served to our discerning guests by the most professionally
trained staff in our industry. Our success,” Stout emphasized, “has also
been made possible by these and other leaders in J. Alexander’s who have
raised the bar in our industry for outstanding restaurant real estate
and management development, and marketing communications. At the end of
the day,” he noted, “it all boils down to consistently taking care of
business in each area so that we can take care of our guests, ensuring
an exceptional dining experience on each and every visit to our
restaurants.”
Dodson joined J. Alexander’s in 1993 as a Kitchen Coach and subsequently
was named a Head Coach and Regional Director. As Vice President of
Culinary Operations, Dodson works with Regional Directors/Regional Vice
Presidents on kitchen operations, recipe execution and food quality
standards. Dodson began his career working under Swiss Chef Anton
Mosimann in London and worked for the Royal Family at Princess Anne’s
estate during horse trial season, and later as Head Chef at the Mayfield
House Hotel in the Cotswold’s, England. He was born near London and
received his formal education from Salisbury College in Wiltshire,
England, and was graduated from the Culinary School with Distinctions.
Filaroski joined J. Alexander’s in 1993 as Director of Research and
Development and Corporate Executive Chef. He is responsible for new
recipe development, food and beverage specifications, purchasing
specifications and the rollout of new products. He is a 1990 graduate of
the Culinary Institute of America (B.A.), Hyde Park, NY and currently
holds memberships in the American Culinary Federation, the Research
Chefs Association and the International Association of Culinary
Professionals. Filaroski has been a guest speaker at the American
Culinary Federation, the Culinary Institute of America and Johnson &
Wales University. He has also been Guest Chef at Taste of the Nations.
Hall joined J. Alexander’s in 2001 as a Pub Keep at the opening of the
Company’s restaurant in Boca Raton, FL. She has been the Company’s
Manager of Hospitality and Service, then Director of Hospitality and
Service before being promoted to Vice President. Her responsibilities
include front of the house training, hospitality and restaurant
operations. She also oversees wine lists and cocktail programs for the
Company’s restaurants. Hall was born in Austin, TX and is a graduate of
Sam Houston State University with a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice.
Miles first served with Volunteer Capital Corporation, a predecessor
company of J. Alexander’s, from 1995-1997 as real estate manager, and
was a consultant to J. Alexander’s from 2012-2014 before being named
Director of Real Estate and Development. As Vice President of Real
Estate and Development, his responsibilities center on real estate
expansion, development, entitlements, construction to turnover,
facilities maintenance and management of the Real Estate Department.
Miles attended the University of Akron where he majored in Business
Administration. He has been a licensed Real Estate Broker
(Illinois/Michigan) and holds a Certified Leasing Specialist designation
with the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Mylls joined J. Alexander’s in 1996 and held several posts in marketing
before being named as Director of Marketing. As Vice President of
Marketing, her responsibilities include visual presentation of the
Company’s various restaurant concepts to their guests. This includes
menu design, social media strategy and implementation, web site
messaging, print and radio advertising, email campaigns, and gift card
design and management. Mylls has a Bachelors in English from George
Mason University and a Masters in Corporate Communication from Austin
Peay State University. She was born in Mt. Kisco, NY.
Nelson joined J. Alexander’s in 2002 as the Company’s Recruiting
Supervisor. As Vice President of Recruiting and Management Development,
she is responsible for hiring managers for the Company’s various
concepts. She also holds duties for management training programs and
continuous education and development programs of the Company’s managers.
Nelson was graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Hospitality Tourism Management. She is a native of Evansville, IN.
About J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc.
J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc. is a collection of restaurants that focus
on providing high quality food, outstanding professional service and an
attractive ambiance. The Company presently has 45 restaurants in 16
states, with its headquarters in Nashville, TN. For additional
information, visit www.jalexandersholdings.com.
