Wendy's Executive Joins Software Company, Expesite

08/18/2011 - Columbus, OH (Marketwire) - Expesite names Don Wetherby Senior Vice President, effective August 1. Wetherby brings over 25 years of restaurant/hospitality industry expertise and will be responsible for growing and nurturing the company's global client relationships. 

"We are excited to have Don join us," stated Jeffrey Sopp, CEO of Expesite. "He is highly respected in the restaurant/hospitality industry and we look forward to leveraging his expertise and passion across our entire enterprise as we continue to expand globally."

"I am excited to be joining Expesite," commented Wetherby. "Over the years I have come to know the people at Expesite, and I have always been impressed with the level of commitment everyone has to the company's clients. I have known Jeff for several years and he has truly been able to make client satisfaction be at the heart of everything the company accomplishes. I am thrilled to be a part of this culture and I look forward to facilitating the company's global growth objectives." 

Prior to joining Expesite, Wetherby was the Vice President of Engineering for Wendy's International where he provided leadership in the areas of New Store Development, Design/Architecture, Equipment R&D/ Procurement, and Facilities Engineering. In addition to having worked for Wendy's for over 15 years, he held the positions of Senior Director of Design and Construction for the Uno Restaurant Corporation, as well as Executive Director of Facilities for TGI Friday's. Over his career, he directed the implementation of numerous engineering related initiatives and projects including multi-unit rollouts, new concept designs, remodel programs, new unit construction, energy conservation programs, LEED, equipment R&D/innovation, and office procurement/relocations.