On the Border has welcomed a new member to its leadership team. According to a recent article in Nation's Restaurant News, the brand has recruited Matt Hood as its new CEO. He will be replacing Ward Whitworth, who filled the role for four years.

“Matt Hood is a proven performer when it comes to moving brands forward. We are excited to add his strategic and disciplined leadership to capitalize on the opportunities before us,” said Michael Klump, president of parent company Argonne Capital Group.

Prior to accepting this new role, Hood served as the chief marketing officer for Habit Restaurants Inc and BJ's Restaurants Inc. The industry veteran also held a leadership position at Carino’s Italian Grill.

Read the full article here.

Photo Courtesy of On The Border's Facebook

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