Ken Brendemihl has been named the chief operating officer of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the Austin, Texas based specialty theater chain known as a dine-in cinema pioneer. In his new role, Brendemihl will oversee the team expansion and infrastructure required for achieving the company’s goal of doubling Alamo Drafthouse’s theatrical footprint across the country in the coming years.

Prior to joining Alamo Drafthouse, Brendemihl held leadership roles at Texas Roadhouse, California Pizza Kitchen, Bricktown Brewery and On the Border. He most recently served as senior VP at Velvet Taco, a contemporary Mexican restaurant.