Meghan Thornton

Meghan Thornton has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Meghan started their career as an Associate at SmithBucklin in 2005 before moving on to become an Assistant General Manager at Medici Restaurant in 2006. Meghan then joined Meatheads in 2011 and held positions such as General Manager, Marketing Manager, and Area Director. In 2016, Meghan joined Portillo's as a General Manager and later became a Market Manager. Currently, they serve as the Director of Ops Services at Portillo's, a position they started in March 2023.

Meghan Thornton graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Recreation, Sports, and Tourism. Meghan also holds a Food Safety Sanitation License from the McLean County Health Department.