Thomas Prather, Smashburger
Smashburger has named Thomas Prather chief marketing officer. He previously worked at Starbucks, where he contributed to domestic and international marketing, brand development and product innovation. Smashburger’s CEO Denise Nelsen also worked at Starbucks previously.
Nelsen said in a statement, “Having previously worked alongside Thomas, I know his consistency, attention to detail, and ability to stay current on emerging trends and consumer expectations will help us deliver on our commitment to exceeding guest expectations.”