The son of Chick-fil-A founder and 2013 Georgia Trustee S. Truett Cathy, Dan Cathy’s career at Chick-fil-A began when he was a boy, singing for customers and performing in radio ads for the chain’s original “Dwarf House” restaurant in Hapeville, Georgia. Before becoming Chairman and CEO in 2013, Cathy was President and Chief Operating Officer for twelve years. His previous roles include Senior Director of Operations, Vice President of Operations, and Executive Vice President. Under Cathy’s leadership, Chick-fil-A was named the top fast-food restaurant for customer service by Newsweek in 2019.