He has chaired the Restaurant Industry Executive Council and served as a WFF CEO Advisory Council member. Lance also serves on the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association and is a former Chair (2016). Lance’s industry leadership includes his current role as Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Restaurant Association, as well as serving as a Trustee for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. This year marks Lance’s 36th year with Golden Corral. He was named President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2015, leading America’s largest buffet and grill concept and becoming only the third person to hold this position in the brand’s 49-year history.

After deciding to pursue a multiunit career with Golden Corral, he quickly rose through the system, holding leadership roles of increasing responsibility. Lance joined Golden Corral in 1986 as Partner Manager. Lance Trenary began his restaurant career in his father’s restaurant at a young age, where he learned the value of guests and the people who serve them.

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