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: Gretchen Paules, VP of Marketing, Old Chicago Restaurants.
4. Board Member: Brian Armstrong, CFO, Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc.
5. Board Member: Ted Williams, SVP Operations, Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc.
6. H.O.P.E. Committee Board Member: Brooke Robertson, Regional Manager, Old Chicago Restaurants.
7. Hunger Committee Board Member: Regan Arntzen, Regional Manager, Old Chicago Restaurants.
8. 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.

Meghan Fugate - National Programs and Events Manager
Meghan Fugate came to Rock Bottom Foundation in October 2007. In this capacity, Meghan supports restaurants through the planning, fundraising and implementation of the Foundation’s Miracle and Gathering events. Meghan came to Rock Bottom Foundation from Peace Games, Inc., a national non-profit organization focusing on conflict management through cooperative games for children in K – 8th grades. Prior to her work with Peace Games, Meghan was a Project Manager with KaBOOM!, helping to build playgrounds and skateparks throughout the US and Canada through the participation of the local communities.
Meghan may be reached at Rock Bottom via phone at 303-664-4089.