Drew Anderson
Cleveland Kitchen
Education: Bachelor’s degree in statistics and operations management, Cleveland State University
What Guides My Decision Making: By consistently operating in accordance with our core principles, the team is empowered to prioritize initiatives effectively and make well-informed decisions that support both short-term progress and long-term success.
What Motivates Me: I’m motivated by a deep sense of responsibility — to my family, to the employees who rely on strong leadership and to the investors who have placed their trust in our vision.
Most Important Leadership Quality: I believe the most important leadership quality is the ability to build and empower high-performing teams.
If I Could Have Any Other Job: Professional food and wine taster or quarterback for the Cleveland Browns
My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: I started helping my mother manage farmers markets in my early teens. I learned about good food, the importance of farmers and how to sell. (Stack it high — watch it fly!)
If I Were a Character from a TV Show or Movie, I’d Be: Cosmo Kramer