Amit Y. Kleinberger

Chief Executive Officer

Amit Y. Kleinberger has served as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director since 2008. Prior to Menchie's, Kleinberger was an entrepreneur, owning businesses including an assisted living facility, a glass distribution company, and a chain of cellular communications retail stores. Kleinberger is also a veteran, and served prior to his business career as a sergeant in the armed forces, in an infantry combat unit and graduated commanders and sergeants school.

Elie Balas

Chairman of the Board

Elie Balas has been the Chairman of the Board and Director of Business Development for Menchie's since 2008. In addition to his duties with Menchie's, Elie serves as the Executive Director of Ami Adini & Associates, Inc., an environmental consulting company.

Adam Caldwell

Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer

Adam Caldwell has been the Chief Operations Officer and board director for Menchie's since 2008. In 2006, Adam co-founded the original Menchie's location in Valley Village, California. Prior to Menchie's, he was involved in guest support, product development and project management for Ami Adini & Associates Inc., an environmental consulting company. Adam also served as an Accounting and Operations Consultant for OML Consultants, Inc.

Danna Caldwell

Co-Founder and President

Danna Caldwell has been President and board director for Menchie's since 2008. Prior to that, she co-founded the original Menchie's location in Valley Village, California. Before founding Menchie's, she worked in marketing for Amp'd Mobile.

Tom Regev

Vice President of Operations

Tom Regev has served as Menchie's Vice President of Operations since 2009. Prior to Menchie's, Regev served as the Controller for the Israeli Economic Mission to the United States. Prior to that Tom served as an Economist and Deputy Manager of the Loans and Deposit Department for the General Accountant Department of the Israeli Ministry of Finance.

Joe Mathews

Senior Vice President of Franchise Development

Joe Mathews has served as Senior Vice President of Franchise Development for Menchie's since 2010. In 2002, Joe founded the Franchise Performance Group, and maintains an active involvement with the company. Joe is a franchise veteran and a known figure in franchising, and started his career 25 years ago with the Subway sandwich brand. Joe's expertise is working with emerging brands and assisting them in becoming a national recognized franchise.

Gary Hunter

Director of Food Operations

Gary Hunter joined Menchie's in 2012 as the Director of Food Operations. He spent many years in full service restaurants with companies such as Bennigan's and The Elephant Bar. He was then an operations and training leader for quick service restaurants such as Jack in the Box, Jamba Juice, and Robeks. Gary has over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry.

Brian Melaney

Vice President of Franchise Development

Brian Melaney has served as Vice President of Franchise Development for Menchie's since 2008. He was elected Mayor of West Haven City, Utah in 2005, and was re-elected in 2009. Brian has served as President for Melaney Marketing, a promotional goods company. Brian is a franchise veteran, and has been in franchising for 30 years.

Naz Moin

Director of Franchise Development and Logistics

Naz Moin is the Director of Franchise Development and Logistics and has been with Menchie's since March 2010. Before joining Menchie’s Naz was the Administrative Director at Kalia Modern Eco Living and served as a Staffing Executive for the Technology Division at Robert Half International. Her passion and expertise have been a driving force behind the growth of the Menchie’s family.

Michael Mudd

Franchise Development Manager

Michael Mudd has served as a Franchise Development Manager for Menchie's since 2010. Prior to joining Menchie's Michael served as a Senior Consultant for the Franchise Performance Group and as the Director of Franchise Development for HART Health Franchise. Prior to that Michael served as the Director of Franchise Development for Relax The Back and also served as the Director of Franchise Development for Nu Image MedSpa. Michael has ten years of franchise experience and has assisted the launch of several brands with his experience in franchising.

Frank Morrison

Franchise Development Manager

Frank Morrison has been a Franchise Development Manager for Menchie's since May 2010. In 2006, Frank founded and still serves New Path Business Consulting, LLC. Prior to that Frank served as a business coach and franchise consultant for The Entrepreneur's Source. Frank began his career in the culinary arts before moving onto to work with Marriott International, he has over 25 years of experience in the food industry and over 14 years in franchise development.

Angela Shaw

Franchise Development Manager

Angela Shaw has served as a Franchise Development Manager for Menchie's since January 2011. Angela was a franchise owner of Shaw Consulting LLC, d/b/a The Entrepreneur's Source. She has over nine years of franchising experience is now helping Menchie's grow its franchise family.

Paul Martell

Franchise Development Manager

Paul Martell has served as a Franchise Development Manager for Menchie's since 2010. Prior to joining Menchie's Paul served as a Franchise Development Manager for DoodyCalls Franchising LLC, CertaPro Painters, and KaBloom Franchising LLC. Previous to that Paul worked in the life insurance industry.

Nick Cohron

Franchise Development Manager

Nick Cohron has served as a Franchise Development Manager for Menchie's since 2011. Before joining Menchie's Nick served as Regional Developer with The Entrepreneur's Source. Nick was a member of the United States Navy and has his MBA from the University of Virginia. Nick has over 10 years of franchise experience.

Karla Bendel

Vice President of Marketing

Karla Bendel has served as the Vice President of Marketing for Menchie’s since 2012. Before joining Menchie’s Karla was the Senior Executive Director of Corporate Marketing and Integrated Communications at Nestle USA. Karla spent over 17 years at Nestle facilitating national and global marketing campaigns. She brings her years of expertise to the Menchie’s family by overseeing the Marketing Department and the Research and Product Development Department to promote our brand and restaurants worldwide.