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SLAM Leadership

Meet the Board of Directors Leading Through Stewardship

SLAM’s Board of Directors reflects the strength of the cooperative itself, a diverse group of franchisee representatives, Denny’s leaders, and industry professionals working together with a shared commitment to serving our members Through thoughtful governance and strategic leadership, the Board helps shape the cooperative’s future while ensuring every decision supports the long-term success of the Denny’s franchise system for generations to come.

Chairperson

Clyde Rucker

Clyde Rucker

TX and FL

Vice Chair

Kevin Coveney

Kevin Coveney

OH

Secretary

David Beshay

David Beshay

AZ, CA, WA

Treasurer

Jim Wainwright

Jim Wainwright

WY

Representing
Denny’s Inc

Christopher D. Bode

Christopher D. Bode

SC

Representing
Denny’s Inc

Delia Barceló

Delia Barceló

SC

Representing
DFA

Sam Wilensky

Sam Wilensky

MS

Franchisee

Daniel Boose

Daniel Boose

CA

Franchisee

Dawn LaFreeda

Dawn LaFreeda

AR, IL, KS, MO, OK, TX

Franchisee

John Metz

John Metz

FL, GA, VA, IL, IA

Franchisee

Adam Stine

Adam Stine

AR

Franchisee

Frank Rivera

Frank Rivera

FL