Wahoo's Fish Taco
Tom Orbe has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Tom started their career at Nissan North America in 1994 as a VP and worked there until 2002. Following that, they joined Marel, LLC in 2002 as an Owner. In 2006, they became the President/Owner of Wahoo's Fish Taco and later transitioned to the role of VP Sales & Marketing. The specific start and end dates for each role are not provided.
Tom Orbe obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Marketing Management from Chaminade University of Honolulu, where they studied from 1969 to 1973. Additionally, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Management/Marketing at Monmouth University. However, the specific start and end dates for their MBA program are not provided.
Wahoo's Fish Taco
Wahoo's was founded in Costa Mesa, California in 1988 by Chinese-Brazilian brothers Eduardo Lee, Mingo Lee and Wing Lam, who mixed traditional Chinese and Brazilian flavors with dishes they encountered while traveling in Mexico. They are a fast-casual taco chain, serving up grilled fish tacos with Asian and Brazilian influences in brightly colored restaurants where the walls are covered floor to ceiling with stickers and surfing memorabilia. An ode to the brother's upbringing in Orange County, the chain's laid-back Southern California attitude is central to the business model. "Not everyone surfs, but it's an aspirational state of mind," Lam said. Wahoo's has expanded across California, Colorado, Hawaii, New York, Nebraska, and Texas. The corporate headquarters are in Santa Ana, California.