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Gerard Hart
Director/Board Member at
PORTILLO'S INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-04-29
Profile
Gerard Johan Hart is President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC since 2004.
He is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at SPB Hospitality LLC starting in 2025.
He serves as Director at James Madison University since 2005, Director at The Portillo Restaurant Group, Inc. since 2014, Independent Director at Portillo's, Inc. since 2016, Director at The Hart School since 2006, Independent Director at Dutch Bros, Inc. since 2024, Managing Partner at Emerging Fund starting in 2025, and Operating Partner at Fifth Down Capital Partners LLC starting in 2025.
Former roles include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. from 2011 to 2018; President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Texas Roadhouse, Inc. in 2011; Chief Executive Officer at Success Foods Management Group LLC from 2018 to 2021; President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. from 2022 to 2025; Director at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois from 2012 to 2022; President at Al Copeland Investments LLC from 1995 to 2000; and President at TriFoods International, Inc. from 1991 to 1995.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | 318,104 ( 1.75% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-04-29 | |
| 2026-03-12 | 158,037 ( 0.22% ) | 987 731 $ | 2026-04-29 | |
PHD Group Holdings LLC
 PHD Group Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company 0.07% | 2021-10-20 | 50,072 ( 0.07% ) | 312 950 $ | 2026-04-29 |
| 2026-03-19 | 3,017 ( 0% ) | 173 508 $ | 2026-04-29 |
Gerard Hart active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PORTILLO'S INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-12-31 |
| DUTCH BROS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2024-06-02 |
Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC
 Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a restaurant and provides food delivery services | Chief Executive Officer | 2003-12-31 |
James Madison University
 James Madison University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 2004-12-31 |
The Portillo Restaurant Group, Inc.
 The Portillo Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates restaurants | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
The Hart School
 The Hart School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as primary and secondary schools | Director/Board Member | 2005-12-31 |
Fifth Down Capital
 Fifth Down Capital Investment ManagersFinance Fifth Down Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the enterprise software, fintech, consumer, and healthcare service sectors. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements. The firm also invests in fund-of-funds and secondary strategies. | Private Equity Investor | 2024-12-31 |
SPB Hospitality LLC
 SPB Hospitality LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates full-service dining restaurants | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-09-30 |
Former positions of Gerard Hart
| Companies | Position | End |
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| RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-04-23 |
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Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
64
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
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California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.
 California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates pizza restaurants, provide catering & franchise solutions | Consumer Services |
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.
 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
 Texas Roadhouse, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates a chain of full-service restaurants | Consumer Services |
James Madison University
James Madison University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Portillo Restaurant Group, Inc.
The Portillo Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
Al Copeland Investments LLC
 Al Copeland Investments LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants, hotels and comedy clubs | Consumer Services |
TriFoods International, Inc. | |
Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC
Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a restaurant and provides food delivery services | Consumer Services |
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois | |
Success Foods Management Group LLC
 Success Foods Management Group LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Provides food management services | Retail Trade |
The Hart School
The Hart School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as primary and secondary schools | Consumer Services |
SPB Hospitality LLC
SPB Hospitality LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates full-service dining restaurants | Consumer Services |
Fifth Down Capital
Fifth Down Capital Investment ManagersFinance Fifth Down Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the enterprise software, fintech, consumer, and healthcare service sectors. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements. The firm also invests in fund-of-funds and secondary strategies. | Finance |
Dutch Bros, Inc.
 Dutch Bros, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Functions as a holding company whose subsidiary engage in operation and franchising of drive-thru shops for hot, iced & blended beverages | Consumer Services |
Portillo's, Inc.
 Portillo's, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates burger restaurant | Consumer Services |
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