10 Brinker International operations leaders
EVP, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer, Vice President / COO at Maggiano's Little Italy and Vice President Operations are among the roles held by these ten Brinker International operations leaders, one of whom has since left the company. A reader can learn how operations leaders work at Brinker International from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Aaron White
LinkedInExperience: EVP, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer · Brinker International
Aaron White has been EVP, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer at Brinker International since May 2025, based in Grapevine, Texas. Aaron White was EVP, Chief People Officer at Brinker International from 2022 to 2025, SVP COO at Chili's from 2020 to 2022, VP Operations, Integration at Chili's from 2019 to 2020 and Vice President of Operation Services at Chili's from 2018 to 2019.
Anthony Stuto
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Brinker International
Anthony Stuto was Vice President Operations at Brinker International from August 1995 to January 2022 and has been Vice President Operations Specialty Brands at Doherty Enterprises since January 2022, based in Massapequa, New York. Anthony Stuto also held Regional Director and Director of Operations roles at Brinker International, from 2014 to 2016 and from 2005 to 2014.
Cara Liebman
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Brinker International
Cara Liebman has been Vice President Operations at Brinker International since November 2021, based in Carmel, Indiana. Cara Liebman also held Sr Director of Operations and Director Of Operations roles at Brinker International, the senior director role from 2020 to 2021 and the director role from 2005 to 2021.
Chad Collins
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Brinker International
Chad Collins has been Vice President Operations at Brinker International since May 2021, based in the Nashville Metropolitan Area. Chad Collins was Director Of Operations at Brinker International from 2017 to 2021, Director of Franchise Operations at Real Mex Restaurants from 2014 to 2016 and District Manager at Denny's from 2004 to 2011, and lists skills in both franchise and company operations.
Cheryl Hasquet
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Brinker International
Cheryl Hasquet has been Vice President Operations at Brinker International since January 2017, based in Peoria, Arizona. Cheryl Hasquet was a Managing Partner at Brinker International from 1993 to 2002 and held General Manager and Manager roles at Bennigan's from 1991 to 1992.
Ernesto Renteria
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Brinker International
Ernesto Renteria has been Vice President Operations at Brinker International since January 2022, based in Medford, New Jersey, and lists a Senior Director Of Operations role at Chili's from September 2021. Ernesto Renteria was an Area Director at Brinker International from 2014 to 2021 and a Managing Partner there from 2003 to 2021.
Geronki (Rocky) Hyman
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Brinker International
Geronki (Rocky) Hyman has been Vice President Operations at Brinker International since April 2021, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Geronki (Rocky) Hyman was Sr. Director of Operations at Brinker International from 2020 to 2021, Director Of Operations from 2017 to 2020 and Area Director from 2014 to 2017, and was a Managing Partner at Chili's from 2010 to 2014.
Julie Barraza
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Brinker International
Julie Barraza has been Vice President Operations at Brinker International since July 2020, based in North Richland Hills, Texas. Julie Barraza also held Senior Director Of Operations and Director of Operations roles at Brinker International, the senior director role from 2019 to 2020 and the director role from 1987 to 2020.
Mark Gibson
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Brinker International
Mark Gibson has been Vice President Operations at Brinker International since November 2025, based in the Greater Harrisburg Area. Mark Gibson was Director Of Operations at Chili's from 2009 to 2025, Managing Partner at Chili's from 2001 to 2009, General Manager there from 1999 to 2001 and Assistant Manager from 1997 to 1999.
Rich Kissel
LinkedInExperience: Vice President / COO at Maggiano’s Little Italy · Brinker International
Rich Kissel has been Vice President / COO at Maggiano's Little Italy at Brinker International since August 2025, based in Hollywood, Florida, and gives that title in the profile headline. Rich Kissel was Vice President of Operations at Chili's from January 1994 to August 2025.
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- 01What did you change first when you took on your operations role, and why?
- 02How do you decide which operations problems need your own attention and which to hand to the leaders who report to you?
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