10 Red Robin regional operations leaders
Regional vice president, regional operations director and regional partner are among the current titles held by these Red Robin regional operations leaders, some of whom have since moved on. A reader can learn how regional operations leaders run their areas at Red Robin from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Al Hansen
LinkedInExperience: Regional Vice President ► Succession Planning ► Driving Profitability · Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Al Hansen has been Regional Vice President at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers since August 2014, working from the Chicago area, and served as Regional Operations Director from 2004 to 2014. Al describes experience as a multi-unit operations leader managing a $200-million portfolio for a leading brand.
Andrew Mulz
LinkedInExperience: Former Vice President Operations · Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
Andrew Mulz served as Vice President Operations at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews from 2019 to 2021 and from 2023 to 2024, with the later role covering California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona, and as Vice President of Operations and Chief Of Staff in 2022. Andrew is now a Market Partner at Texas Roadhouse.
Angelo Serena
LinkedInExperience: Regional Operations Director · Red Robin
Angelo Serena has been Regional Operations Director at Red Robin since October 2019, working from Sun City, California, and also lists a General Manager role at Red Robin from 2008. Angelo held an Area Manager role at Daphne's and General Manager at Baja Fresh Mexican Grill.
Daniel Lett
LinkedInExperience: Former Regional Vice President · Red Robin
Daniel Lett served as Regional Vice President at Red Robin from 2014 to 2017, and the profile also lists Regional Operations Director and Regional Director of Operations roles at Red Robin from 2010 to 2014 and General Manager at Red Robin from 2002 to 2010. Daniel has been Vice President Operations at The Jan Companies since January 2018.
Jackie Scheel
LinkedInExperience: Regional Partner · Red Robin
Jackie Scheel has been Regional Partner at Red Robin since January 2024, with a headline naming the West Coast. Jackie was Regional Vice President at Red Robin from 2021 to 2024, Regional Operations Director from 2017 to 2021, New Restaurant Operations Director from 2015 to 2017 and General Manager from 2013 to 2015.
Jeremy Sheffield
LinkedInExperience: Former Regional Vice President · Red Robin
Jeremy Sheffield served as Regional Vice President at Red Robin from 2017 to 2021, Regional Operations Director from 2014 to 2017 and General Manager from 2011 to 2014. Jeremy went on to Regional Vice President at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and has been Divisional Vice President there since January 2026.
Michael Hampton
LinkedInExperience: Regional Operations Director · Red Robin
Michael Hampton has been Regional Operations Director at Red Robin since 2001, working from Encinitas, California, and describes overseeing multiple locations, coaching and developing General Managers on better ways to run their business. Michael held a regional role at Hooters of America from 1992 to 2001.
Reza Rassouli
LinkedInExperience: Regional Operations Director · Red Robin
Reza Rassouli has been Regional Operations Director at Red Robin since May 2022, with the role covering the Fresno, Modesto and Bay Area market. Reza was General Manager at Red Robin from 2017 to 2022 and Assistant General Manager there from 2001 to 2017, and the headline names Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews.
Ron Finkelstein
LinkedInExperience: Former Regional Director of Operations · Red Robin
Ron Finkelstein served as Regional Director of Operations at Red Robin from January 2004 to January 2024, working from the San Diego area, in a role described as directing as many as 14 restaurants. Ron then served as Director of Operations at Slapfish Restaurant Group from 2024 to 2026.
Tracy Snyder
LinkedInExperience: Regional Operations Director · Red Robin
Tracy Snyder has been Regional Operations Director at Red Robin since February 2022, working from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, and served as Training General Manager at Red Robin from 2015 to 2022. Tracy held training general manager roles at Max and Erma's Restaurants and Smokey Bones.
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