Dee Ann knows how to steward talent well. A 33-year veteran at Chick-fil-A, she was selected as the company’s first female officer, serving as the Vice President of Talent and responsible for selecting thousands of franchisees and corporate staff members. Instrumental in building and growing Chick-fil-A’s well-known culture and talent systems, she is known for selecting the best talent in the hospitality business, maintaining a 95% retention rate for corporate staff and franchisees. She has also mentored and championed hundreds of people to discover their unique vocational callings and build careers they love.