The Management Team
  
Jon RiceJon M. Rice, President, CEO and Brand Development - Mr. Rice's 25 years in franchise marketing include tenure with companies such as Pizza Hut, Marriott, Church's Chicken, and most recently CEC Entertainment (Chuck E Cheese) where he served for 10 years as Vice President of Marketing. Mr. Rice's early experience also includes working for Tracey Locke and Wells, Rich, Greene advertising agencies.
  
Steve GellmanSteve Gellman, Chief Operating Officer - Mr. Gellman began his diverse restaurant career in the Burger King marketing and promotions department before becoming a successful Burger King franchisee. During his 34 year history in the restaurant business, Mr. Gellman has also worked with concepts such as Steak-Out Delivery, Fazoli's, Boston Pizza, and Pei Wei Asian Diner and in such disciplines as field marketing, franchise development, packaging, sales management and operations.
  
David PattersonDavid Patterson, Chief Financial Officer and Franchise Development - Mr. Patterson served as Cookies by Design, Inc.'s CFO since 2004 and, prior to that time he occupied the position of Vice President of Franchise Development. During his 15-year history of service with Cookies by Design, Inc., Mr. Patterson and his wife owned and operated their own Cookies by Design shoppe from 1992-1997.
  
Marshall FiscoMarshall R. Fisco, Jr., Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary - Mr. Fisco's 20 years of experience include 13 years as Vice President, Senior Counsel and Corporate Secretary with CEC Entertainment. Prior to his position with CEC Entertainment, Mr. Fisco was a transactional attorney and also a litigator with the law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski.
  
Kim RiceKim Rice, Director of Creative Development - Ms. Rice's 25 years experience in copywriting and design includes work for major advertising agencies, corporations and small businesses. She also co-owned Human Nature, Inc., a business that specialized in the design and production of handcrafted and printed stationary products.