44 years of business experience as the founder, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quality Dining, Inc. As head of a locally headquartered, multi-concept restaurant company with operations located in three states, Mr. Fitzpatrick contributes long-term perspective, current knowledge, and extensive contacts in communities in which the Company does business. Expertise in the restaurant industry and general knowledge of food services retailing. Qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC guidelines. Serves as Lead Director. Serves as Past Chairman of the Holy Cross College Board of Trustees and is a board member for St. Joseph the Protector Foundation, both in South Bend. Mr. Fitzpatrick has served with nearly two dozen other community organizations. B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Toledo.