Dan Cathy

Dan was recently appointed the title of Chairman, President and CEO, by his father and Chick-fil-A Founder and Chairman Emeritus S. Truett Cathy. Since 2001, Dan has served as the president and chief operating officer of the 1,800-plus unit chain. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Georgia Southern University, Dan returned to Chick-fil-A where he served as director of operations – opening more than 50 new Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout the country. Member, Board of Trustees, Berry College Member, Board of Trustees, Morehouse College Member, Board of Advisors, Eagle Ranch Executive Member, National Advisory Board, Lead Like Jesus Member, Board of Advisors, Advisory Board, Global Teen Challenge Executive Member, National Advisory Board, Lead Like Jesus Member, Board of Councilors, The Carter Center Member, The New Hope Baptist Church (and trumpet player in the church band) Sunday School Teacher, 12th Grade Boys – Youth teacher for (39) years Member, Metro Atlanta Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce Member, Jenkins Clinic Board of Directors, Vice Chairman Advisory Board, Heritage Preparatory School A native of Jonesboro, Ga., Dan has been married to the former Rhonda Palmer (whom he met while in the 1st grade at age 6) for more than 40 years. He has two sons, Andrew, Vice President of People at Chick-fil-A and Ross, Owner/Operator of the Midland, Ga., Chick-fil-A restaurant, as well as two grandchildren.