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Mike Snyder is a seasoned executive with over three decades of experience in the restaurant and facility management industries. Recently, Mike left his position as Chief Operating Officer at Ecotrak Facility Management Software, Mike was a a driving force in transforming the company’s approach to asset and facility management.
Since co-founding Ecotrak in 2015, Mike has helped build one of the most comprehensive cloud-based platforms in the industry, ensuring key performance indicators are efficiently managed and optimized. With nearly six years as COO, Mike continues to lead with a focus on innovation and streamlined processes.
Before Ecotrak, Mike held several key leadership roles in restaurant development, most notably as Vice President of Development at Newk's Eatery and Senior Director of Development and Facilities at Corner Bakery Café. In these roles, Mike demonstrated an exceptional ability to design and implement construction programs that optimized timelines and reduced costs while fostering strong relationships within the industry.
Over the course of a career spanning more than 29 years, Mike has successfully managed large teams, pioneered value engineering practices, and developed robust strategic partnerships.
Earlier in Mike’s career, he was the Director of Facilities at Brinker International, overseeing extensive facility management programs for major restaurant chains, including Chili's, where he spent over a decade in leadership. Mike's background also includes hands-on management roles, such as Managing Partner at Chili's, where he helped scale restaurant operations and consistently met growth targets.
In addition to a successful professional career, Mike has been a committed volunteer for the Special Olympics since 1996, coaching and mentoring athletes. He is also actively involved in youth basketball coaching, leveraging skills learned during his time as a varsity football player at the University of Utah, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure.
With a passion for leadership, development, and giving back to the community, Mike Snyder remains a respected and influential figure in both the restaurant development and facility management sectors.
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Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.
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Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.
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52 mins