History
In 2000, The Rock Bottom Foundation was founded to provide a way to channel the Corporation’s abundant giving, encourage and facilitate community service programs, and assist employees who experience hardships. Old Chicago Foundation, ChopHouse Foundation and Rock Bottom Foundation are all the same entity, with a common mission of addressing Hunger and supporting teammates in crisis.

A strong part of our culture, the Foundation embodies the spirit of making a difference in the lives of others. It is an integral part of our culture, it sets us apart and makes us unique in our industry.

Mission/Vision/Values:

Mission
Mission

The Rock Bottom Foundation is committed to positively impact Hunger in our communities, help our Teammates in crisis, and inspire a culture of giving and volunteerism.

Purpose Statement
Purpose Statement

We will achieve an annual level of charitable activity greater than $5 million...which will positively impact every community in which we do business.

Vision Statements
Vision Statements

1. Volunteerism:
   Creating a spirit of volunteerism that inspires, enables and appreciates the personal passions of our stakeholders, in areas of broad based social concern.
2. Hunger:
   Success is having a daily impact on hunger by...
   ...growing our Miracles, Gatherings and CARE Events
   ...educating ourselves and others and
   ...enhancing our Community Relations
3. H.O.P.E.
   Success is creating a "caring for each other" culture by being a resource for our teammates for financial and other support services in times of crisis.

Values
Values

1. Sharing, Caring, Giving Back
2. Strong, Vibrant Communities
3. Volunteerism and Teamwork

Board of Directors
Board of Directors

Our board of directors is comprised of:

1. Chairman & President: Gary Foreman, SVP Brand Management, Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc.
2. Secretary/Treasurer: Alan Guthals, Director of Treasury, Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc.
3. Board Member: Brian Armstrong, CFO, Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc.
4. H.O.P.E. Committee Board Member: Brooke Robertson, Regional Manager, Old Chicago Restaurants.
5. Hunger Committee Board Member: Regan Arntzen, Regional Manager, Old Chicago Restaurants.
6. Community Representative: Diane Greenlee.

Staff
Staff

Angie Leach - Community Relations
Since Angie Leach began with the Foundation, she has overseen our community relations, program, development, administration of internal agency grants, and planning and management of events sponsored by the Rock Bottom Foundation and communities in which Rock Bottom Restaurants Inc exist. Prior to coming to the Foundation, Angie Leach enjoyed a financial planning practice with MetLife Financial Services. Today, Angie makes it her mission to help those in need through work with community-based organizations.

Angie may be reached at Rock Bottom via phone at 303-664-4022.

Kathryn Schutz - National Programs and Events Manager
Kathryn Schutz joined the Rock Bottom Foundation in June of 2009. In this capacity, Kathryn supports our restaurants through the planning, fundraising, and implementation of the Foundation’s Miracle and Gathering Events. Kathryn came to Rock Bottom Foundation from The Arrangers, a Denver based Destination Management Company, specializing in special events, transportation, tours, team building and incentive travel. During the bulk of her tenure at The Arrangers, Kathryn worked as Operations Manager and served as the main event planner of the Foundation’s Miracle on 19th Street.

Kathryn can be reached at Rock Bottom via phone at 303.664.4088