James O’Reilly of Oklahoma City is preparing to complete his second year as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Sonic Drive-In. James O’Reilly of Oklahoma City is responsible for Marketing and Food Innovation at Sonic, with four direct reports and responsibility for 45 people. His previous experience and expertise has served him well.

Prior to coming to Sonic Drive-In in March of 2012, James O’Reilly of Oklahoma City spent three years as the Chief Concept Officer at the Einstein Noah Restaurant Group in Denver, Colorado. Here he was responsible for the Marketing and Food Innovation department, with three direct reports and responsibility for 20 people. James O’Reilly of Oklahoma City led efforts, which contributed to positive same-store sales from 2009-2011. James O’Reilly of Oklahoma City also helped recruit capable employees who significantly contributed to improved brand growth strategies.

James O’Reilly of Oklahoma City turned this experience into even more success at Sonic Drive In. While at Sonic Drive-In, James O’Reilly of Oklahoma City has led marketing and food innovation efforts, which have contributed to six consecutive quarters of positive same-store sales growth. In addition, he has led and executed the industry’s #2 overall national QSR advertising campaign. It is hard work that James O’Reilly of Oklahoma City enjoys, though.

“I love waking up and going to work every morning. I can’t imagine doing a job that you dread. I have the privilege of working with great people that are continually looking for ways to improve,” said James O’Reilly of Oklahoma City