Former YUM! Brands executive Jim Metevier was named president and chief operating officer for Mountain Mike’s Pizza LLC, a family-style pizza chain with more than 200 franchised restaurants in California and the West. Jim Metevier

Metevier comes to Mountain Mike’s from Biscuitville, where he also served as president. His background with YUM! includes a variety of leadership positions including serving as president KFC U.S. 

In his new role, Metevier becomes responsible for driving continued growth in system and franchisee sales and profitability, operational systems and processes, brand marketing and development, restaurant excellence and the overall guest experience.