Meet our Burger Franchise Experts

Get to know our Executive & Franchise Development Teams at Jack in the Box.

Our Mantra

We're Jack in the Box, but we've never stayed in the box.

From our menu items to our employees, to our franchisees, we've always popped out in innovative, fun, and unexpected ways. Unapologetically danced to the beat of our own music box. Being the curly fries in the world of regular fries, doing things others don't, serving things others won't, and challenging the status quo.

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Executive Team

As a Jack in the Box franchisee, you’ll rely on our team for support as you grow your new business. You’ll work with us in the early stages as you get your franchise up and running by utilizing the resources and systems we've created.

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Lance Tucker

Chief Executive Officer
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Ryan Ostrom

Chief Customer & Digital Officer
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Sarah Super

Chief Legal & Risk Officer
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Steve Piano

Chief People Officer
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Carl Mount

Chief Supply Chain Officer
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Van Ingram

Chief Development Officer
Doug Cook

Doug Cook

Chief Technology Officer
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Dawn Hooper

Chief Financial Officer
 

Franchise Development Team

Our franchise development team has years of experience in a wide range of areas like business development, franchising, marketing, research & development, and real estate. The one thing we all have in common is we're serious about helping you build a thriving Jack in the Box Franchise!

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Dustin Thompson

Director of Franchise Marketing & Development
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Mike Wootton

Director of Franchise Development
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Ronni Silver

Director of Franchise Development
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Mike Wahrer

Vice President of Design & Construction
 

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