Jon Shirley

Jon Shirley serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Chef Jim Shirley Enterprises since January 2023. Previously, Jon held various leadership roles at Sysco, including Director of Category Management for Seafood and Director of Category Management at Sysco Corporate, serving from February 2014 to November 2025. Jon's extensive experience in the food service industry includes a successful tenure as District Sales Manager at Sysco Food Services of the Gulf Coast, where revenue growth was achieved while managing a team of 12 marketing professionals. Additionally, Jon has a background in operations management at Barrack's Street Fish House and Kesco Kitchen Equipment Supply Company, where early career achievements included establishing corporate infrastructure and launching a new location. Jon's expertise encompasses client relationship development and revenue generation across diverse sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, and food service.