Food for Thought

Anthony Joseph CAO & General Counsel of White Castle Management Co.

Anthony joined White Castle in 2016 and became General Counsel in 2017. He has a demonstrated history of leadership in the restaurant industry. Prior to White Castle, Anthony was previously General Counsel and President of Concessions International. Anthony graduated from Columbia University School of Law and Yale University and quickly became a strong leader in corporate law, organizational development, business growth and strategic planning.  Anthony is currently chair of the Columbus State Community College Board of Trustees.

Christine Wheatley Group Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel of The Kroger Co

Christine was elected Group Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel in 2014, but has been with the company since 2008. Before joining Kroger, she engaged in the private practice of law for 11 years, most recently as a partner at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur in Cincinnati. Christine also serves on the board of the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati.

EJ Wunsch Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Wendy’s

E.J. has served as Wendy’s Chief Legal Officer and Secretary since 2016. E.J. is the executive sponsor of the Wendy’s Cultural Diversity Network. Prior to Wendy’s, E.J. spent 17 years at The Procter & Gamble Company and, before that, was an associate attorney with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and a law clerk for the Honorable Richard F. Suhrheinrich of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.