PETER TREMBLAY
Chief Executive Officer
Favorite Slice: Triboro
Serving you since: 2015
Mr. Tremblay has more than 28 years of multi-unit restaurant experience and has held key leadership positions at high-profile, multi-billion dollar global brands. During his 11 years at Starbucks, he received the company’s highest honor, Starbucks President’s Award, from Chairman Howard Schultz. At Jack in the Box, Tremblay led and executed menu strategies, business units and brand marketing to help drive $3.3 billion in sales across 2,220 restaurants in 20 states. At Pinkberry, he was responsible for growth in 21 countries; the company scaled from 40 to over 250 stores. As a former US Navy SEAL Officer, Tremblay is a natural leader and team builder. Mr. Tremblay holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.
TABITHA BURKE
Director of Franchise
Favorite Slice: BBQ Chicken
Serving you since: 2015
Ms. Burke is a strategic thinker who brings over 25 years of progressive experience in streamlining operations, business development and multi-unit leadership. She was the director of franchise for HDOS Enterprises where she spent 22 years in company and franchise development. She was responsible for developing and implementing the franchise program to grow the company in both domestic and international, including Brazil, Korea, and Dubai. Ms. Burke holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, San Diego.
NIV CARMI
Chief Financial Officer
Favorite Slice: Tomato Basil Garlic
Serving you since: 2008
Mr. Carmi is an experienced executive with a solid business background. He was an international management consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton in Latin America for 9 years, with experience in finance and marketing in consumer oriented companies. Mr. Carmi has been involved with the group before the acquisition of Flippin’ Pizza. In addition to his role as Chief Financial Officer, he has been closely involved in the development of the marketing initiatives of the brand. Mr. Carmi holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from ITESM (Mexico City), where he graduated first in class, and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
MICHELLE MCKEE
Director of Marketing
Favorite Slice: Pepperoni
Serving you since: 2015
Ms. McKee brings extensive marketing, category leadership, restaurant management and franchise experience to the team. She has worked with a range of businesses from billion-dollar national food brands, such as Jack in the Box to retail brands and entrepreneurial start-ups. She has a strategic and holistic approach to business and understands how both big and small decisions impact the bottom line. Ms. McKee graduated with honors from San Diego State University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a Minor in Television, Film & Media.
KELLY SCHWAB
Community Marketing Consultant
Favorite Slice: Pepperoni
Serving you since: 2010
Mrs. Schwab brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing, communications and public relations to Flippin’ Pizza in her role as an outside consultant. She drives sales through community partnerships and fundraising programs with youth sports leagues, schools and non-profit organizations. Her primary focus is working with the community to cultivate relationships, create partnerships and develop positive brand recognition. Before consulting with Flippin’ Pizza, Mrs. Schwab held vital positions as manager of business development and trade sales manager for the national company, Entertainment Publications. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Marketing and Communications with a minor in Accounting from Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania.
JIM POLITO
Director of Operations and Training
Favorite Slice: Cheese
Serving you since: 2016
Mr. Polito has held leadership roles for over 20 years with Papa John’s franchisees in the highly profitable Pacific Northwest and Las Vegas markets. In 1997, Mr. Polito opened the first Papa John’s in Southern California and built 45 restaurants in 5 years throughout Southern California. Prior to Papa John’s, he spent several years as a multi-unit franchisee for Domino’s, and 6 years as the director of company operations for 125 Domino’s restaurants in the Southwestern United States.
ANDRES DELEON
Director of Training
Favorite Slice: Brooklyn
Serving you since: 2008
Mr. DeLeon was one of the original employees at Flippin' Pizza. With over 10 years of pie making experience, he has mastered the art of hand-tossed pies. He has held every position in the restaurant, starting from delivery driver, to general manager, to district manager and most recently, to the role of director of training. He was instrumental in the development of Flippin' Pizza University and the Master Pie Maker certification program. Mr. DeLeon has opened restaurants and trained employees in both domestic and international markets.
We’re always looking at the big picture and we step in and roll up our sleeves when needed. We seek solutions, provide clarity and adjust as we go. We are always focused on our purpose, promise and principles. We have the confidence and humility to make the tough choices that deliver on them.
We empower, equip, teach and trust our team to do their best. We help people turn negatives into positives. We have a plan for growth and are focused on helping others achieve their best.
We are here to serve. We are leaders who are thankful for the people around us, our franchise partners, our team members, our customers and our communities. We understand that each one of us is a slice of the whole pie. That’s why we recognize, reward and promote those who bring our values to life.
