Stephen Goglia joined Strike Holdings, LLC, in October 2001, after acting as a consultant for various clients while working with National Restaurant Consultants, a company he founded. Prior to that, from 1997 to 2000, he was a joint venture partner with PF Changs China Bistro Inc., locating, acquiring, developing and opening 10 restaurants throughout the United States. Prior to joining PF Changs, Mr. Goglia held the position of East Coast Director of Operations for Buffets Inc., overseeing the daily operations of 42 restaurants in the Northeast region, from Delaware to Portland, Me. While with Buffets Inc., he spearheaded the development of the company's restaurants on the West Coast and was directly responsible for the opening of more than 12 facilities prior to his East Coast post. Mr. Goglia has held various positions with Host International, W.R. Grace Inc., the Restaurant Enterprise Group, The Reise Organization and the Marriott Corporation. Mr. Goglia graduated in 1983 from Florida International University in Miami with a degree in hospitality management. He is also a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.