THE POWER OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT LEAVES A LASTING LEGACY!
OUR LEADERS
Every entrepreneur is a leader,
But not every leader is an entrepreneur.
MIKE JAMES
FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mike, residing in Westlake Village, California, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Guernsey Holdings, where he also serves as the Chairman of the investment committee. With a wealth of expertise spanning restaurant franchising, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate, Mike brings over a decade of experience to his role. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's vision, culture, growth, and strategic partnerships.
RYAN MORITA
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Ryan, residing in San Francisco, California, is a Managing Director at Guernsey Holdings and serves as a valuable member of the investment committee. His responsibilities encompass various crucial aspects of the organization, including corporate integrations, financial planning, budget management, overseeing the executive management team, and executing the organization's short and long-term goals.
GREG GRAMBLING
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Greg assumes the crucial role of Chief Financial Officer at Guernsey Holdings. With nearly two decades of expertise in restaurant mergers and acquisitions, as well as financings, Greg brings a wealth of experience to the table. Throughout his career, he has successfully led numerous transactions, showcasing his exceptional skills in navigating the intricacies of the industry.
JACQUES GRONDIN
PRESIDENT, GUERNSEY SONIC
Jacques is the President of Guernsey Sonic and is responsible for restaurant operations. He has over 20 years of experience in driving operational growth, leading full-scale start-up and turnaround efforts, spearheading major change initiatives and strengthening leading restaurant brands including Sonic, Pizza Hut, WingStreet, Yum Brands! and Inspire Brands. Prior to joining Guernsey Holdings Jacques spent several years as the Vice President of Franchise Operations for Sonic in which he was directly responsible for managing over 700 Sonic restaurants.
REED MELILLO
SENIOR DIRECTOR
Reed is a Senior Director and Partner at Guernsey Holdings and serves as a valuable member of the investment committee. With a primary focus on evaluating investment opportunities and formulating the company's real estate strategy, Reed plays a crucial role in shaping Guernsey Holdings' real estate portfolio.
DOMENIC HJERPE
PARTNER
Domenic is a Partner at Guernsey Holdings, where he assumes critical strategic responsibilities such as: acquisitions, taxation strategy, and corporate integrations. With over six years of extensive experience in accounting, finance, and mergers and acquisitions, Domenic brings a diverse skill set and valuable insights to his role.
