10 Chipotle operations leaders

Experience: Vice President, Eastern US Operations · Chipotle Mexican Grill

Vice President, Eastern US Operations at Chipotle Mexican Grill since 2021, and Regional Vice President there (2017–2021). The profile says he leads the Eastern US team operating over 1,500 company restaurants in 28 states, with responsibility for over $5 billion in revenue. Other roles shown include Vice President of Operations at Arby's (2013–2016).

Experience: Regional Vice President · Chipotle Mexican Grill

Regional Vice President at Chipotle Mexican Grill since July 2022, a role the profile places in General Management at the President/Vice President level. He was Team Director at Chipotle (2018–2022), and other roles shown include Director of Operations at Taco Bell (2002–2018).

Experience: Senior Regional Director · Chipotle Mexican Grill

Former Senior Regional Director at Chipotle Mexican Grill (1998–2011), covering Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Toronto according to the profile. The profile says he joined when the chain had 17 restaurants and left when there were over 1,200, and names building the Midwest area as a highlight. He was later Director of Operations at Whataburger (2015–2019).

Experience: Vice President Operations Services · Chipotle Mexican Grill

Vice President Operations Services at Chipotle Mexican Grill since September 2025; the profile says he reports to the COO and supports more than 130,000 team members in 4,000+ locations. His other Chipotle roles include Regional Vice President (2022–2025), Team Director (2018–2022) and Area Manager (2014–2017).

Experience: Team Director · Chipotle Mexican Grill

Team Director at Chipotle Mexican Grill since 2013 in the New England area; the profile says he is responsible for a region of 50+ restaurants with 8 field leaders as direct reports, with a focus on guest experience through well-trained teams. Other roles shown include Executive Vice President (2000–2011) and Vice President of Operations (2003–2008) at Papa Gino's.

Experience: Team Director · Chipotle Mexican Grill

Former Team Director at Chipotle Mexican Grill (2013–2019) covering PA, DE and NJ; the profile says he led 9 multi-unit managers across 71 restaurants in 3 states. He has been Regional Director of Operations at Arby's since 2019 and Region Vice President at Arby's since 2024.

Experience: Team Director · Chipotle Mexican Grill

Team Director at Chipotle Mexican Grill since 2020 in Sacramento, California, a role the profile describes as supporting 70 locations and 9 Field Leaders. He was Field Leader at Chipotle (2018–2019), and other roles shown include Regional Vice President at Black Bear Diner (2016–2017) and Regional Director Of Operations at Red Robin (2009–2016).

Experience: Regional Vice President · Chipotle Mexican Grill

Regional Vice President at Chipotle Mexican Grill since June 2022; the profile says he leads 420+ restaurants across six states (OH, MI, PA, KY, WV and IN). He was also Director of Operations at Chipotle in Northeast Ohio (2017–2022) and District Manager there (2016–2017).

Experience: Team Director · Chipotle Mexican Grill

Team Director at Chipotle Mexican Grill since 2018; the profile says she oversees all aspects of restaurant operations for up to 60 Chipotle restaurants, including staffing and leadership development. Other roles shown include Vice President of Operations at Yoshinoya America (2013–2018) and Senior Director of Operations at Arby's (2008–2013).

Experience: Vice President, West Operations · Chipotle Mexican Grill

Vice President, West Operations at Chipotle Mexican Grill since 2024. The profile says he reports to the Chief Operating Officer and directly leads a team of 4 Regional Vice Presidents, 30+ Directors and 220+ Multi Unit Leaders. His other Chipotle roles include Regional Vice President (2019–2023) and Team Director (2018–2019).