Some people feel stuck in their career coming right out of the college gate. Perhaps they chose a field of study out of a sense of obligation or think it is “what they should study.”
In this edition of “How Your Next Executive Role Finds You,” I’m featuring John Kutac, Vice President of Franchise Operations at Code Ninjas. Code Ninjas is a growing franchise with a focus on teaching kids to code through game play with an emphasis on building lifelong critical thinking skills.
Kutac’s career story is compelling for those who have not experienced a linear career journey and who are accumulating a wide range of work experiences. In his case, he went from leading franchise operations, to real estate financing, then healthcare products and service delivery.
After earning a mechanical engineering degree, Kutac’s initial launch into the workforce was in the Food and Beverage industry. He entered Brinker International’s leadership training program and then helped grow franchise operations for Romano’s Macaroni Grill. Since then, he’s been at the helm of a number of franchises, such as Growler USA and The Whimsy Cookie Company. He also did business development for a real estate financing company and served as a leader in the healthcare space for both Clear Choice Dental Implant Center and WellBiz Brands, Inc.