Stephanie Callihan

Stephanie Callihan is the Chief Financial Officer at Cotton Patch Cafe, a Texas-inspired, scratch-made restaurant chain serving Texas classics.12 She was appointed to this position in September 2022, after serving nearly a decade with the company in various roles.1

Career Progression at Cotton Patch Cafe

Callihan's journey with Cotton Patch Cafe began almost 10 years ago when she joined the company as the director of business intelligence.1 She then progressed through the ranks, taking on roles such as:

• Director of Business Intelligence
• Chief Administrative Officer
• Chief Financial Officer (current role)

Professional Background

Before joining Cotton Patch Cafe, Stephanie Callihan had a diverse career in the restaurant and technology industries:

1. P.F. Chang's China Bistro & Pei Wei Asian Diner: She started her restaurant industry career here, working in various accounting and FP&A roles.1

2. GoDaddy: After her stint in the restaurant industry, Callihan moved to GoDaddy, where she worked in FP&A.1

Expertise and Contributions

At Cotton Patch Cafe, Stephanie Callihan has been instrumental in:

• Establishing the FP&A department
• Formalizing financial analysis processes
• Establishing KPIs and business metrics to analyze ROI and drive strategy3

Her institutional knowledge and dedication to Cotton Patch Cafe have been recognized as invaluable to the organization as they continue to expand their presence throughout Texas.2

Stephanie Callihan reports directly to the CEO, Mazen Albatarseh, and serves on the Cotton Patch Cafe leadership team.1 Her promotion to CFO came as part of the company's strategy to expand its C-suite from within its ranks, leveraging the expertise of long-time executives.2