Metz & Associates, Ltd.

Metz made a number of high-level management changes in the past year, naming Jeffrey Metz president/COO of the Metz Group, the parent company of Metz & Associates that also runs some franchise restaurant units. Maureen Gallagher was named VP-marketing for Metz Group while Ryan McNulty, Jimmy Blicharz and Chris Motyka were named director-culinary development, VP-K-12 school dining and VP-support services for Metz & Associates.

McNulty's culinary leadership has produced a number of menu concepts, including Bowl Cuisine, featuring Asian rice or noodle dishes, and the Chopping Block, which specializes in salads with different toppings and dressings.