Meredith is currently in her senior year studying Industrial Engineering Technology and obtaining a minor in Quality Assurance. She joined Flyer Spirit in April 2009 as a Sales Associate and became a shift leader by the fall of 2009. She took over as the Director of Operations in February 2011. In this position, it is her responsibility to work with the President of Retail and Director of Marketing to improve inventory levels, communicate and assess goals and objectives to employee, improve overall customer service and help Flyer Spirit to reach their goals.

Clare Georges is a sophomore marketing major and visual arts minor. Clare started her journey with FE in its leadership development class in spring 2010. She began working at the Blend as a sales associate in fall 2010. She started as director of merchandising in spring 2011. Her responsibilities include creating and implementing a marketing plan, promoting brand awareness, product development, and community outreach. This position reaches out to students, alumni, and the greater Dayton community to spread school spirit and support.

Molly became part of the Flyer Enterprises team her freshman year in August 2008 as a barista at The Blend Express. She gained vast knowledge of the products that were sold and was promoted to Purchasing Manager during her sophomore year. This position involved ordering coffee beans and specialty drink products, tracking product trends, and developing vendor relations. Molly was also responsible for relating important product information to managers and sales associates that could affect daily operations. Her position as Purchasing Manger allowed her to develop skills needed to become a successful Financial Manager, a position she was promoted to in February 2011. This year as Financial Manager, Molly will focus on lean buying, divisional growth, and sharing financial metrics with employees to increase motivation and success of The Blend Express.

Mark joined the Flyer Enterprises’ team in September 2010 of his junior year as a Sales Associate at Art Street Café. While he worked at Art Street Café, Mark took part in the Human Resources team as well as the Café Preparatory Team. In March 2011, Mark transferred divisions and was promoted to Financial Manager of The Blend. As Financial Manager, Mark controls invoice payments, inventory counts, audits, financial statements, and other financial procedures. Mark also participates within the financial team and analyzes The Blend’s weekly, monthly, and annual financial performance.

Rachel joined the Flyer Enterprises team her freshman year as a barista at The Blend Express in 2009. In 2010, Rachel then became the product buyer in addition to being a barista. As buyer she implemented lean buying as well as proposing and introducing a new pastry supplier, Ele Bakery. This year Rachel is the General Manager of The Blend Express where she will oversee 10 employees as well as focus on the daily operations of the division, purchasing functions, machine maintenance, and customer experience.

Danielle joined Flyer Enterprises in September 2008 and began the first semester of her freshman year working at The Blend Express. She quickly got involved in the marketing team and became the Director of Marketing in March 2009. In this role, Danielle plans and analyzes promotional activities, develops branding strategies and focuses on building valuable customer relationships. She leads a marketing team of 9 baristas, and also directs 2 Marketing Assistants and 2 Graphic Designers. She has been named Manager on the Move and Manager of the Year for innovation and dedication.

Megan is a junior Economics and Marketing major. She was hired in October 2009 as a barista and was promoted to general manager in March 2010. As GM, Megan is responsible for The Blend’s operations. This includes making sure machines are working, products are ready to be sold, and customers have an enjoyable visit to The Blend.

 Cameron Legan joined Flyer Enterprises in August 2010, during the first semester of his freshman year. He began working at The Galley as a sales associate and in December 2010 he became a buyer for The Galley. As a divisional buyer, he bought coffee from Boston Stoker and coffee cups, napkins, and other miscellaneous items from I-Supply. This year, as General Manager of The Galley, Cameron manages over 20 employees, oversees all operations at The Galley, buys inventory from Gordon Food Service, works with employees to develop new products, and works with his management team to improve the overall quality of The Galley.

Samantha joined Flyer Enterprises in December 2009, during the first semester of her freshman year. Samantha began her work as a Sales Associate at The CHILL. During her sophomore year, she took on more responsibility as Human Resources Assistant and Community Outreach Coordinator. The end of her sophomore year brought transition to another Dining Service Venture, Stuart’s Landing, where she is currently in the position of Director of Human Resources. In this position she is responsible for all human resources functions including hiring, disciplinary action, employee training and evaluations, scheduling and payroll while cooperating with the rest of the Stuart’s Landing management team to improve the division as a whole.  

Courtney joined Flyer Enterprises’ the second semester of her freshman year at The Galley. As a sophomore, she received the position as a Human Resources Assistant. This position contained responsibilities from helping with payroll and shift replacement tracking, but mainly oversaw the incentive program. In March of 2010, Courtney was promoted to the Director of Human Resources at The Galley. With this position, she began to hire, train, discipline and work with assistants to maintain the Galley culture and incentive programs.

Caitlin joined the Flyer Enterprises team as a barista at The Blend during her sophomore year. As a junior, she served as the Assistant Marketing Director of The Blend/The Blend Express and helped to organize and create promotions to market the coffee division of Flyer Enterprises. As the Director of Marketing for Stuart’s Landing, Caitlin will be responsible for creating, developing, and organizing promotions, overseeing the division’s marketing team, and increasing awareness of the division, as well as developing the community “on top of the hill.”  

Kevin Schrik joined Flyer Enterprises at the start of his Freshman year as a sales associate for the Chill. After the first semester of his freshman year he became a buyer for Coca Cola products. In March 2014 he was promoted to General Manager. As General Manager he is in charge of daily operations including, but not limited to, overseeing purchases from five different vendors, conducting daily deposits, and maintaining equipment and machinery.  

 Andrea joined Flyer Enterprises in August 2009 as a Sales Associate for Art Street Café. She soon became involved with the marketing team at Art Street, and was in charge of updating the Facebook page. This year, Andrea transferred divisions to become Director of Marketing at the Galley. Andrea is responsible for creating various promotions and implementing marketing strategies. She also manages the marketing team and develops connections with various organizations on campus to ensure the Galley is fully utilizing available resources.

Madeline Fox became involved with Flyer Enterprises second semester of freshman year when she was chosen to participate in the FE Leadership Development Program. Through this program she was hired as a sales associate at The Galley Cafe. While working at The Galley Madeline took on the role as the SIC (Sustainability Innovation Coordinator) and worked with the management team to implement sustainable business practices and operations. In April 2011 Madeline became the Director of Human Resources for The Chill and is currently working to increase employee involvement through assistant positions and incentive programs. Madeline is also focusing on helping employees to continue to provide exceptional customer service.

Monica joined the Flyer Enterprises team in March 2009 of her freshman year at The Galley. While she worked at The Galley, Monica began as a sales associate and was promoted the following year to the Director of Marketing assistant. In this role, she worked to bring creative advertising techniques and promotions that would appeal both to repeat and new customers in order to strengthen the target market relationship. As Director of Marketing for The CHILL, Monica oversees marketing implementations, product developments and marketing research to continually bring new ideas for nutritional product marketing.

Addison Meyers joined Flyer Enterprises in December 2008, during the first semester of his freshman year. He began working at Stuart’s Landing as a sales associate and in September 2010 he was hired as General Manager. This year, as General Manager, Addison manages over 20 employees, oversees all operations at the store, and is now overseeing all merchandise from various vendors. He works with his management team to ensure customer satisfaction and continued improvement of Stuart’s Landing.