Dave Pace

Dave Pace serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Farmer Brothers, where Dave joined in January 2023 to help revitalize the iconic coffee brand. Additionally, Pace is a Board Member for Authentic Restaurant Brands and the Dallas Stars, contributing to the growth of regional brands and advising the NHL franchise, respectively. Formerly, Pace held significant leadership positions such as Co-CEO of Tastemaker Acquisition Corp and President/CEO of Jamba Juice, where Dave improved profitability and executed a successful sale. Other notable roles include Chairman at Up2Us Sports and President of Carrabba's Italian Grill, along with an executive tenure at Bloomin' Brands, Inc. Pace holds a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University.