At Meritage, our Leadership Team is committed to serving those who serve our guests and cultivating a strong, vibrant organization.
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Robert Schermer, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer

Gary Rose
President &
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer

Tracey Smith
Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer

Greg Corr
Executive Vice President of Wendy’s Operations

Bob Potts
General Counsel

Doug Poland
Vice President of
Real Estate
Real Estate

Jeff VanHaitsma
Vice President of
Human Resources
Human Resources

Alex Rusticus
Director of
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Planning and Analysis

Jon Sykes
Vice President of
Information Technology
Information Technology

Susie Schulz
Director of
Operations Support / Marketing
Operations Support / Marketing

Dayna Krug
Director of
Accounting
Accounting

Marie Glantzman
Director of
Talent Development
Talent Development

Aaron Besmer, PE
Director of
Design and Construction
Design and Construction