Buffalo Wild Wings® CEO Receives Career Achievement Award
May 20 2010 - 4:05PM
Business Wire
Buffalo Wild Wings® (NASDAQ: BWLD) is proud to announce that
Sally Smith, president and chief executive officer, received the
Career Achievement Award from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business
Journal. This yearly honor was announced at the Women in Business
luncheon this afternoon as nominees gathered to celebrate the Twin
Cities’ most influential women.
“Oh behalf of the entire Buffalo Wild Wings team, I extend a
warm congratulations to Sally for this accomplishment,” said Mary
Twinem, chief financial officer of Buffalo Wild Wings. “Sally is a
proven and successful leader, and we look forward to many more
exciting years as she leads us through new growth
opportunities.”
Smith has served as president and chief executive officer since
July 1996, as a board member since August 1996 and was the
Company’s chief financial officer from 1994 to 1996. Prior to
joining Buffalo Wild Wings, she was the chief financial officer of
Dahlberg, Inc., the manufacturer of Miracle-Ear hearing aids, from
1983 to 1994. Smith began her career with KPMG, LLP as a CPA. She
also serves on the board of the National Restaurant Association as
vice chairman.
Each year, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Women in
Business Awards honors recipients in three categories; 25 Women to
Watch, 25 Industry Leaders and one woman with the Career
Achievement Award. All candidates are chosen by a collective group
of editors.
About the Company
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., founded in 1982 and headquartered in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a growing owner, operator and franchisor
of restaurants featuring a variety of boldly-flavored,
made-to-order menu items including Buffalo-style chicken wings spun
in one of 14 signature sauces. Buffalo Wild Wings is an inviting
neighborhood destination with widespread appeal and is the
recipient of dozens of "Best Wings" and "Best Sports Bar" awards
from across the country. There are currently more than 674 Buffalo
Wild Wings locations across 42 states.
About the Career Achievement Award
The Career Achievement Award honors a female executive’s
achievements in outstanding leadership, exceptional performance in
her field and involvement in the Twin Cities’ business
community.
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