Bubba Cathy

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Bubba Cathy
Born
Donald M. Cathy

1953or1954(age 70–71) [1]
Alma mater Samford University (BS)
Occupation(s)Senior vice-president, Chick-fil-A
President, Dwarf House
Spouse
Cindy Cathy
(m. 1979)
Children6
Father S. Truett Cathy
Relatives Dan T. Cathy (brother)

Donald M. "Bubba" Cathy (born April 22, 1954) is an American billionaire businessman, EVP, Chairman, STC Brands & Chick-fil-A Ambassador of the fast-food chain Chick-fil-A, founded by his father, the late S. Truett Cathy. He is president of the sister restaurant line Dwarf House. [2]

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Early life

Donald Cathy is the younger brother of Dan T. Cathy. Donald Cathy earned his bachelor's degree in marketing from Samford University. [3]

Career

Prior to college, Cathy operated the Chick-fil-A in Morrow, Georgia's Southlake Mall. [3] In 1995, he was officially named as senior vice president of Chick-fil-A, Inc. In the early 21st century, he serves as executive vice president and president of the company's Georgia-based Dwarf House and Truett's Grill restaurant concepts. [1]

Personal life

Donald Cathy and his wife, Cindy, have six children and six grandchildren. [3] [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Forbes profile: Bubba Cathy". Forbes. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  2. "Bubba Cathy". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 "About Bubba Cathy". Chick-fil-a.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2017.