Article: Disney manager to lead Florida restaurant group.

Byline: Sarah Hale Meitner

Jan. 17--Orlando resident Mary Hayes took over as chairman of the Florida Restaurant Association last week, assuming a top role with the trade group that lobbies on behalf of the state's eateries. Hayes, who is area manager for Downtown Disney restaurants -- including Cap'n Jack's, The Missing Link Sausage Co. and various outdoor concessions -- is a 20-year industry veteran.

Since moving to Orlando from Michigan fresh out of high school, the 37-year-old has worked at 12 Walt Disney World restaurants, in quick service, table service and outdoor concession capacities. Hayes' involvement with industry issues began in 1992 when she ...

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