Shane & Stacey Thompson

Shane - Founder & President

In 2001, Shane and his wife Stacey took a leap of faith.  The Thompson family was riding around one Sunday afternoon when they passed an old, beat-up roadside shack for sale. Shane fantasized aloud about abandoning corporate America - at the time he had a…

Chris Morocco

CEO of Petrus Brands, Inc.

Chris Morocco has been play calling since his days as Clemson University’s starting quarterback in the late 80s.  Two decades later his business entrepreneurship has landed him in his position as CEO of Petrus Brands, which owns and operates two national franchise concepts, Shane’s Rib…

Becky Shell

Vice President of Marketing

Becky Shell has served as Vice President of Marketing for Petrus Brands since January 2009.  She is responsible for all aspects of brand marketing for Shane’s Rib Shack and Planet Smoothie, bringing an array of brand marketing, local store marketing, project management, vendor relations, public…

Tanya Mareno

VP of Franchise Sales and Development

Tanya Mareno started with Petrus Brands in January 2009, serving as VP of Franchise Sales and Development for Shane’s Rib Shack and Planet Smoothie. She is instrumental in developing and overseeing programs and processes for lead generation, lead management, franchise relations, area development and business…

Carl Jakaitis

CFO of Petrus Brands, Inc.

Carl Jakaitis assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer of Petrus Brands in June 2010.  Jakaitis’ role within the organization includes improving profitability, providing financial leadership, and establishing policies and procedures for growth.

Jakaitis brings 30 years of industry experience and a strong record of…