Sociology/Biology

Contact Information:
Name:
Dr. William Emendorfer

Address:
P.O. Box
Athens, TN 37371

Phone:
423-744-8444

E-mail address:
restconc@usit.net

Education Information
Undergraduate Major:
Sociology/Biology

Degree Received:
BA

Graduation Year:
1973

Advanced Degrees:
Dental/DDS

Activities, student organizations, leadership roles, etc. in which I was involved at UT:
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, Varsity Football (Co-Captain 1972), Varsity Wrestling

Job Information
Employer Name:
Restaurant Concepts, Inc

Present Job Title:
President/CEO

Brief description of my job responsibilities, e.g. a typical week in my job:
Coporate planning and development - management of three restaurant divisions. Monday A.M. review previous week P.M. meeting and/or conference call. Tuesday A.M. conference call P.M. visit sites and/or projects.

Suggestions I would give to undergraduate students with regard to courses, internships, and other means of preparation for my career field:
You have to experience the restaurant industry first hand to know if it is for you. If it is it is addicting.

My career path in getting to this position:
Played Football, Coached Football, Dental School, Practiced Dentistry, Invested in Restaurants, Managed Restaurants, Developed New Concepts

Other advice for students interested in gaining entry into and pursuing a career in this field:
You will work harder than most, but if you get restaurants into your blood you will have more fun at work than any of your friends.

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