Our Leadership

Dan Beem CEO
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.

Matt Wilken President & CFO
Spending nearly 20 years advising major brands, 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.

Brian Kiel COO
Brian Kiel, Hissho’s Vice President of Operations, 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.

Corey Wilde VP Brand Strategy

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.

Penny Kirsch Sr. Director of HR
Offering more than a decade of experience, Penny Kirsch leads our human resources department, executing Hissho’s mission to be an employer of choice that focuses on its people and recognizes the value they bring to our company every day.