Featuring: Trudy Cathy White, G2 Chick-fil-A Shareholder and Author

Everyone has values and beliefs that shape who they are and guide their decisions. In this Forum, we’ll explore how one prominent family defines, preserves, and transfers their values across generations. You’ll gain insights on creating meaningful and memorable activities—value experiences—that reinforce your family’s values for your children and grandchildren. Plus, you’ll have the chance to share your own experiences and ideas with other participants.

Like many of our Members, Trudy began working for the family business at age 19. She became an operator of a new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama — making her the youngest Operator at that time. Though she had just finished her freshman year at Samford University, her father – Truett – believed in his only daughter, and handed her the keys. She took a year off from school to run the restaurant and, in that time, hired fellow Samford student, John White. “When he came in, I knew I needed to hire him. It didn’t hurt that he was good-looking.” They’ve been together ever since, and married for 40 years.

After decades as a missionary, camp director, mother of four, and grandmother to 17, Trudy has recognized that our attitudes and habits shape us into stewards in the community, effective leaders, and pillars of inspiration for those around us.

Join us to learn:

• About the secret sauce that helped Chick-fil-A become the third-largest restaurant chain in the United States
• How the family continues to build on their legacy of leadership, stewardship, and service
• How to identify, transfer, and reclaim our family values to allow our families and businesses to flourish
• New Segment Added: The Slippery Slopes of Retirement, Estate Planning, and Ownership Transfer,
  featuring insights from experts in our Advisory Network.
  

Trudy’s books will be available for purchase, and she’s eager to meet you and answer questions during break and after the Forum!

Bring your family, shareholders, key managers, and board members for an inspiring day of learning and a delicious Chick-fil-A lunch!

Trudy Cathy White with her husband John White and their grandchildren.

Please note that the views expressed by Forum presenters and DVFBC members are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of our business.