Josh Kern

Josh Kern has a diverse and extensive work experience. Josh is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at SPB Hospitality since June 2023. Prior to that, they held the position of Interim Chief Executive Officer at the same company from August 2022 to June 2023. Before joining SPB Hospitality, Josh was the President, Concepts at SPB Hospitality from September 2021 to August 2022. Josh also worked at Cerca Trova Restaurant Concepts as the Chief Marketing Officer from November 2016 to December 2018. Josh has a strong background in the restaurant industry, having served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Smashburger from July 2012 to November 2016. Josh was also the Executive Vice President Commercial Sales at The Comex Group from April 2009 to July 2012. In addition, Josh held the role of Chief Marketing Officer at American Blue Ribbon Holdings from June 2007 to April 2009, and Vice President of Marketing at Quiznos from February 2002 to March 2007. Josh began their career as a Legislative Aide at the United States Senate from January 1994.

Josh Kern obtained a Bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University.