Al Good is a results-oriented restaurant industry professional with 30+ years of experience. With a strong foundation of faith, Al brings his passion for food and love for people to our UGM community each day. Before joining UGM-TC as Food Services Director in 2022, he contributed to the opening of more than 40 new restaurants and consulted on dozens more.
Al grew up in the industry and was drawn to restaurants due to his love of food paired with his natural abilities. He quickly advanced through restaurant and hotel management and made his way into a new store opening role with TGI Fridays. He traveled the U.S. and the world opening new restaurants. After five years, he relocated to Dallas, TX to join TGI Fridays HQ, where he spent another 10+ years in various departments and achieved multiple commendations. Contributing roles during this tenure included: New Store Opening Consultant and Executive Sous Chef of Research & Development. Since leaving TGI Friday’s in 2010, Al has contributed to the culinary success of national and global brands in the role of Director of Culinary and as a consulting partner. In 1998, he met his wife, Amy of 20+ years. Together they have two beautiful girls.
