COLUMBUS, OH – Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) is proud to announce the promotion of Katie Laudick to Chief People Officer. A long-time member of the CMR family, Laudick will now lead the company’s people and culture strategy with a continued focus on fostering an associates-first environment and driving companywide growth through talent development and training.

Laudick’s journey with CMR began when she joined the company as a server at the age of 20. She later transitioned to home office as a human resources intern in 2001, launching a distinguished career in HR that has spanned more than two decades. Over the years, Laudick has held several key leadership roles within the organization, most recently serving as vice president of human resources.

In her new role as Chief People Officer, Laudick will oversee CMR’s training team and spearhead efforts to attract, develop and retain top talent. She is passionate about connecting all levels of the company and is eager to infuse new, creative ideas into CMR’s already strong cultural foundation.

“Katie’s unwavering dedication to our people and culture has helped shape the heart of our company,” said Cameron Mitchell, founder and CEO of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. “Her promotion is a testament to her leadership, passion and commitment to making Cameron Mitchell Restaurants a great place to build a thriving career in hospitality.”

Laudick’s impact has been widely recognized over the years. In 2009, she received the prestigious Cameron Mitchell Award at the company’s annual Leadership Conference for her outstanding contributions, and she played a pivotal role in the human resources team’s 2018 win of Columbus CEO’s HR Excellence Award. In addition, Laudick was a winner in the 2021 Columbus Business First HR Impact Awards.

“Cameron Mitchell Restaurants has been such a meaningful part of my personal and professional journey, and it’s an incredible honor to step into the role of Chief People Officer,” said Katie Laudick. “Our associates are at the center of everything we do, and I’m excited to continue investing in our people and strengthening our associates-first culture that makes us so special.”

Outside of work, Laudick is a proud graduate of The Ohio State University and is deeply involved in the central Ohio community. She is an active member of organizations such as the Society for Human Resource Management, the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio, WELD and the Multicultural Food Service and Hospitality Alliance.

About Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Founded by Cameron Mitchell in 1993, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, LLC (CMR) has built a diverse portfolio of varied concepts, ranging from multi-location upscale destinations to single neighborhood favorites. Today, CMR operates 51 restaurants company-wide under 20 different concepts, with 23 locations in Columbus, Ohio, including Budd Dairy Food Hall. In addition, Cameron Mitchell Premier Events, the premier catering and event planning company in central Ohio, oversees three venues in Columbus. The national Ocean Prime brand has 21 locations in 15 states plus the District of Columbia, with upcoming locations opening in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Nashville, Tennessee in 2025-2025. The Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern, a sister company of CMR, currently operates 19 locations in four states. CMR and the various concepts have received numerous culinary, leadership, entrepreneur, community service and readers’ choice awards. For more information, visit CameronMitchell.com.

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