| June 03, 2002 |
| Three Named to MRA Board of Directors |
LANSING - The Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA) has named Tony Matar and Charles "Chick" Taylor, both of Southfield, and Bill Wentworth Jr. of Flint to its statewide Board of Directors.
Matar is a Big Boy Restaurant franchisee and it a real estate investor and owner of Northline Real Estate Company. Matar is a graduate from the University of Michigan (Dearborn) with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
Taylor worked his way up from a night host at Joe Muer's Seafood Restaurant and now owns Joe Muer's Grill in Southfield. In addition, he keeps busy with a rental property management company and real estate investment company. Taylor has been a member of the MRA since 1998.
Wentworth started in the restaurant industry in 1993 and is now an Applebee's franchisee with twelve locations throughout the state. Wentworth is a graduate of Albion College.
Founded in 1921, the Michigan Restaurant Association represents nearly 4,000 Michigan foodservice establishments. The foodservice industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 300,000 people and creating $10.6 billion in annual sales.
| Contact: |
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Kristyn Sorensen, Director, Communications
Michigan Restaurant Association
517-377-3926
kristyns@acd.net | |
