Timothy Foster (Senior Vice President of Operations) Tim joined V&J in 1994 and presently oversees operations for  Burger King, Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, Coffee Beanery, My Yo My and all non-traditional operations and development.  Tim has a keen sense of leadership and his scope of operational responsibility traverses the markets of New York, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.   Before joining V&J, he was employed 11 years with Burger King Corporation as a Restaurant General Manager, Company District Manager, Company Operations Manager, and Company Area Manager.  Prior to working in Fast Food was employed as a Market Manager with the Spencer Shoe Company.  Tim is involved in various community activities inclusive of a member of the Board of Education for Warren Woods School District. He held various positions while serving on this board - Trustee, Vice President and President.  Tim’s state of excellence is - “I deliver thru my leadership and my team excellent customer and guest service by creating an environment where people can be comfortable in their positions while always knowing where they stand. I believe in looking for the positive in every aspect of life.  I have a passion to help people succeed. I believe that people have a desire to succeed; and it is our responsibility as leaders to give them the tools, a positive environment and the support to insure they achieve their goals while also aiding the company in achieving our objectives”.