Daniel Truett Cathy (born March 1, 1953), is an American billionaire businessman, and the chairman, president, and CEO of fast-food chain Chick-fil-A. The chain was founded by his father, S. Truett Cathy.
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Early life
Cathy was born in Jonesboro, Georgia. He began doing radio commercials for his father's original Dwarf House restaurant in Hapeville, Georgia in the early 1960s. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Georgia Southern University in 1975, then began working for his father's company.
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Career
He started as director of operations, eventually being promoted to president and CEO. Cathy spends much of his time visiting the chain's 2,000 restaurants.
Cathy holds honorary doctorates from the University of West Georgia, Anderson College, Carver Bible College, and Pepperdine University. His family runs the WinShape Foundation, a non-profit which supports a group of Southern Baptist ministries.
Same-sex marriage
Cathy has said that he disagrees with same-sex marriage, and is a supporter of conservative Christian causes.
Personal life
Cathy is married, with two children, and lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
References
External links
- Dan T. Cathy President and Chief Operating Officer via Chick-fil-A
- Cathy Family website]
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