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CEO Centerfold

Steele Platt  Published: September 13, 2007

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CEO, Yard House yardhouse.com The 10-year-old restaurant chain just celebrated the opening of its 17th location at Fashion Island. A private equity firm recently acquired 70% of the company. Age: 48 (single) Favorite beer at Yard House: Stella Artois Hardest part of opening a restaurant: Finding the right location Where you go to get away: Yard House in Waikiki Last gift you bought yourself: Customization of Mitsubishi 3000 GT What you're most proud of: Still being the CEO after the recent acquisition What you'd be doing, if not this: Open my own bar Your hero: Winston Churchill Big decision you're contemplating: Choosing the next location Personal motto: “When you wake up, hit the reset button. Start over every day.” How you spend a day off: Playing golf or driving around in my Mitsubishi convertible