The Marvin Companies has elected Sally Smith, former president and chief executive officer of Minneapolis, Minn.-based Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., to its board of directors.
Smith joined Buffalo Wild Wings as chief financial officer in 1994. Under her guidance, the company grew from a regional chain of 35 restaurants to one of the nation’s largest casual dining brands, with over 1,260 company-operated and franchised restaurants worldwide. Prior to joining Buffalo Wild Wings, Smith was a member of KPMG, an international accounting and consulting firm, and spent 11 years with international franchise company Dahlberg, Inc. (now Miracle-Ear, Inc.)
“We are very pleased to welcome Sally to The Marvin Companies board of directors,” said Susan Marvin, chair of the board of The Marvin Companies. “She brings significant business experience along with an understanding and appreciation for The Marvin Companies’ values.”
Smith will succeed James (Jim) Campbell, retired group executive vice president of Wells Fargo & Company, who is concluding his term as board member. “Jim has provided wise counsel and strategic insight to the board for many years,” says Marvin. “He has been generous with his time and spirit and we are very grateful for his leadership, commitment and service. Most notably, Jim was influential in guiding the board’s succession process to name a new CEO, and his contributions to that process were invaluable.”
