Garrett Mills

Chief Executive Officer

Garrett Mills is the CEO of Uncommon Brands, a Crux Capital investment vehicle and portfolio company. He is a seasoned executive with a remarkable track record in the restaurant industry.

Previously, Garrett was a Senior Director at Peak Franchise Capital, focusing on restaurant mergers and acquisitions. Prior to Peak, he served as the President and CEO of Chandler Hospitality Group, a restaurant holding company based in Oklahoma. At Chandler, Garrett oversaw a portfolio of over 60 units operating in 9 states across multiple brands. He was instrumental in the company’s development of new brands and served in financial and strategic roles prior to running the overall business. After earning his MBA from Northwestern University, Garrett worked for Goldman Sachs in the investment management division. Before business school, he spent 6 seasons as a professional athlete in the National Football League. Garrett played as a tight end for several NFL franchises, including the New England Patriots.

Education

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Master of Business Administration

The University of Tulsa

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management

Portfolio Company Representation

Outside The Office

Garrett approaches everything like a pro—whether he’s coaching his boys' basketball teams, pushing them to their full potential or taking his family on action-packed adventures. Off the court, he’s all about scouting out the best new restaurants in Dallas and is always pursuing that next big win.