Carl Stealey Appointed CEO of Skyline Chili
Skyline Chili, a Cincinnati-based restaurant chain with nearly 80 years in business, has appointed Carl Stealey as its new chief executive officer. Stealey succeeds Dick Williams, who will remain chairman and continue to be involved in strategic matters. The leadership change follows three years of substantial investment across the company's operations, including restaurants, commissary upgrades, menu innovations, grocery products, catering services, and community partnerships. Stealey brings extensive experience from roles at companies such as Honey Baked Ham Company, Marzetti, Conagra Brands, Mead Johnson Nutrition, and Procter & Gamble. He is tasked with leveraging Skyline's strong brand identity to drive further growth while preserving its traditional appeal. Recent initiatives include the introduction of new menu items like Chicken Chili and breakfast offerings, expansion into catering, and collaborations with local brands such as Graeter’s Ice Cream. Skyline ended 2025 with $262.3 million in sales—a year-over-year increase of 3.4%—and now operates 136 restaurants nationwide.
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