Blaine E. Hurst
Director/Board Member at Women's Foodservice Forum
Profile
Blaine E.
Hurst is currently the Director at Women's Foodservice Forum and the Executive Director at Hero Labs, Inc. He previously worked as the Vice Chairman & President at Papa John's International, Inc. from 1995 to 2000.
From 2001 to 2002, he was the President-Restaurant Technology Solutions at Savista Corp.
He also worked as a Partner at Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri) and as the Vice President-Information Services at Boston Market Corp.
Mr. Hurst was a Director at Panera Holdings Corp.
and served as the Vice Chairman at Panera Bread Co. from 2019 to 2021.
He completed his undergraduate degree from Indiana University.
Blaine E. Hurst active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Women's Foodservice Forum
 Women's Foodservice Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Women's Foodservice Forum engages in food services industry. It serves the operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting industry. The company was founded by Monica Boyles, Elizabeth Brennan, Jenene Garey, Joyce Goldstein, Denise Gorsline, Marcia Harris, Patricia Harris, Laura Hayden, Florence Jaramillo, Edna Morris, Karen Settlemyer, Julia Stewart, Kathleen Talbert, Jo Linda Thompson and Jackie B. Trujillo in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Hero Labs, Inc.
 Hero Labs, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Hero Labs, Inc. is an American company that offers low carb baked goods through their brand, Hero Bread™. Customers can enter their zip code on their website to find nearby locations that offer their products. The company was founded in 2019 by Cole Glass, who has been the CEO since 2019. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Blaine E. Hurst
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PANERA BREAD CO | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Savista Corp.
 Savista Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Savista Corp. was outsourcing firm that focuses on delivering technology solutions for restaurant chains, as well as finance/accounting, human resources and technology solutions for mid-market companies. Savista was located in Rosemont, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. | President | - |
Panera Holdings Corp.
 Panera Holdings Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Panera Holdings Corp. owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Boston Market Corp.
 Boston Market Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Boston Market Corp. engages in the owning and operation of fast-casual restaurants. It offers individual meals, market bowls, family meals, sides, sandwiches, salad bowls and soups, desserts and sauces. The company was founded by Arthur Cores and Steven Kolow in 1985 and is headquartered in Golden, CO. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Blaine E. Hurst
| Indiana University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Panera Bread Co.
 Panera Bread Co. RestaurantsConsumer Services Panera Bread Co. engages in the operation of retail bakery cafes. It offers breads, pastries and sweets, bagels and spreads, breakfast, soups, salads, bowls, pasta and mac and cheese, sandwiches, and drinks. The company was founded by Ronald M. Shaich and Louis I. Kane in March 1980 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Services |
Savista Corp.
Savista Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Savista Corp. was outsourcing firm that focuses on delivering technology solutions for restaurant chains, as well as finance/accounting, human resources and technology solutions for mid-market companies. Savista was located in Rosemont, IL. | Commercial Services |
Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri)
 Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Commercial Services |
Boston Market Corp.
Boston Market Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Boston Market Corp. engages in the owning and operation of fast-casual restaurants. It offers individual meals, market bowls, family meals, sides, sandwiches, salad bowls and soups, desserts and sauces. The company was founded by Arthur Cores and Steven Kolow in 1985 and is headquartered in Golden, CO. | Consumer Services |
Women's Foodservice Forum
Women's Foodservice Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Women's Foodservice Forum engages in food services industry. It serves the operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting industry. The company was founded by Monica Boyles, Elizabeth Brennan, Jenene Garey, Joyce Goldstein, Denise Gorsline, Marcia Harris, Patricia Harris, Laura Hayden, Florence Jaramillo, Edna Morris, Karen Settlemyer, Julia Stewart, Kathleen Talbert, Jo Linda Thompson and Jackie B. Trujillo in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Commercial Services |
Panera Holdings Corp.
Panera Holdings Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Panera Holdings Corp. owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Services |
Hero Labs, Inc.
Hero Labs, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Hero Labs, Inc. is an American company that offers low carb baked goods through their brand, Hero Bread™. Customers can enter their zip code on their website to find nearby locations that offer their products. The company was founded in 2019 by Cole Glass, who has been the CEO since 2019. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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