Our Leadership

Dan Beem Chief Executive Officer

Serving as CEO since 2017, Danny’s ability to lead, identify new business opportunities, and create industry change continues to aid Hissho’s expansion enabling the company to bring high-quality sushi to all people.

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Crunchy Shrimp Roll

Matt Wilken President & Chief Financial Officer

Spending nearly 20 years advising major brands, President and Chief Financial Officer Matt Wilken’s experience and expertise has helped accelerate Hissho’s business strategy and improve profitability for the company and its business partners.

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Dazzling Dragon Roll

Brian Kiel Chief Operating Officer

Brian Kiel, Hissho’s Chief Operating Officer, is a results-driven leader with more than 20 years of experience and expertise in multi-unit management, brand development and growth and franchise operations.

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Spicy California Roll

May Vang Chief Accounting Officer

Spending over 13 years in the franchise industry, May brings a wide range of skills in accounting, finance, and leadership. She is responsible for ensuring Hissho’s integrity of internal and external financial reporting, along with corporate regulatory compliance.

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Living Color Roll

Corey Wilde VP Brand Strategy

A food industry veteran with over 20 years in QSR and Fast Casual, Corey Wilde, Hissho’s Vice President of Brand Strategy, plays a vital role in our overall brand presence, strengthening partnerships with our current retail partners and helping develop results for our franchisees.

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Rainbow Roll

Lauren Kraemer VP Operational Innovation

Since joining Hissho in 2017, Lauren’s passion for our people has evolved from one-on-one trainings with our franchisees to directing development and strategy for our products and concepts.

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Sushicado with Brown Rice

Soe Kyi VP Operations

Soe Kyi, VP Operations, has over 20 years of experience in multi-unit management in the food industry space. Soe works to actualize the ideas of those looking to begin their small business dreams.

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Crunchy Shrimp Roll

Rupesh Modi VP Food Safety & Compliance

With over 15 years of experience in the field of Food Safety and Compliance, Rupesh brings hands-on experience in Retail Food Safety, FDA Food Code, FSMA compliance, and global supply chain compliance. He ensures that our customers can trust the safety and quality of our products and we remain a trusted leader in the industry.

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Crunchy Tofu Roll

Jay Herring VP Sales & Business Development

A food industry veteran with over 20+ years sales experience in club/mass and traditional grocery, Jay Herring, Hissho’s Vice President of Sales & Business Development, plays a vital role in identifying new opportunities, growing our customer base and partnering with existing customers to increase sales.

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Krispy Krab Roll