Meet Our Lutito McDonald's Leadership Team

At Lutito McDonald's, we believe we're stronger together. With over 775 employees, we depend on
​a strong Leadership team to help us serve us smiles to millions. 

Ed Lutito

Owner/Operator

With over 40 years of McDonald's experience, Edward Lutito has owned & operated the Lutito McDonald's organization for 21 years. He began as a crew person and worked his way up the ranks before becoming an Operator himself.

David Lutito

operator - vp of operations

Growing up with ketchup up his veins, David worked at McDonald's at 17. After starting his corporate career in finance, David joined the ranks of Lutito McDonald's in 2018 and has worked to become an approved Operator in the McDonald's system. He now serves as an Operator - VP of Operations within the McFamily.

Lloyd Draper

Director of operations

Lloyd is a Hamburger University graduate and has spent 16 years with Lutito McDonald's. Lloyd was awarded the 2003 Ray Kroc award for ranking as a Top 1% General Manager nationwide. 

Nancy Hernandez-Garcia

AREA SUPERVISOR

Carolyn is an Area Supervisor for the Lutito Organization.

Chris Mina

Area supervisor

Chris is an Area Supervisor,  Hamburger University and OTP graduate. With over 22 years of experience, his determination, winning spirit and hard work have earned him many awards throughout his career. 

Carolyn Cosper

Area supervisor

With 18 years of McDonald's experience under her belt, Nancy is an Area Supervisor. She began her career as a crew person, working her way up to leadership. She is a Hamburger University graduate & has received various awards including Outstanding Restaurant Manager and the Making a Difference award.

Sandra Valdez

Administrative Assistant ​

With over 17 years of McDonald's experience, Sandra is an Administrative Assistant for Lutito McDonald's. She has experience as a General Manger and keeps things running behind the scenes!

Aida Laredo

general manager

Aida is the General Manager for the Braker/Research Blvd. location in Austin, TX. She has been with McDonald’s for over 12 years, has worked all positions in the restaurant and she is a Hamburger University graduate.

Lucero Zapata

general manager

Lucero, General Manager of our Cedar Park location, is a proud Hamburger University graduate. Lucero has worked for McDonald’s for 5 over years, she started as a crew and worked her way up to her current position. She enjoys celebrating her team.

Brandy Sayers

GENERAL MANAGER

Brandy is the General Manager of our Fort Hood location in Killeen.

Teavon Smith

GENERAL MANAGER

Teavon is the General Manager of our W.S. Young location in Killeen.

Tinofaatasi Lafaele

GENERAL MANAGER

Tinofaatasi, "Tino", is the General Manager of our Belton location.

Renee Sullivan

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ​

Renee, as an Administrative Assistant, oversees administrative activities at all of the organization's locations. Renee has been with Lutito McDonald's for 16 years and keeps our Golden Arches shining behind the scenes!

Araceli Sandoval

general manager

Araceli is the General Manager of the iconic Capital Plaza location in Austin, Texas. She has over 20 years of McDonald’s experience; she began her career as a crew person and grew into the General Manager she is today. She is a graduate of Hamburger University and can proudly say she runs one of the busiest McDonald’s in Central Texas. Araceli was awarded the Ray Kroc Award as a Top 1% General Manager nationwide for 2023 - 2024.

Ana Morales Cortez

general manager

Ana, General Manager in Training of our Pecan Park location, has worked for McDonald’s for over 18 years, she has worked all levels in the restaurant and is eager to continue growing with our organization.

Cherisse Sewer

General MANAGER

Cherisse is the General Manager at our Indian Trail location in Harker Heights. She began working at her location in 2014, trained for management a year later and became the General Manager in 2023. She loves working with her McFamily.

Pam Kessler

GENERAL MANAGER

Pam is the General Manager of our Elms Rd. location in Killeen.

Sergio Mendez-Arroyo 

general manager

Sergio is the General Manager at the Great Oaks location in Austin, Texas. He has worked for McDonald’s for over 7 years, and he is a proud Hamburger University graduate. McDonald’s is Sergio’s first job; he started as a crew person, worked his way up to his current position and plans to continue growing in the business.

Virginia Benitez

general manager

Vicky is General Manager of our Louis Henna location.

Lisa Chandler

GENERAL MANAGER

Lisa is the General Manager at our Temple Mall location in Temple.

Kyle Peterson

GENERAL MANAGER

Kyle is the General Manager of the W. Adams Ave location in Temple.

Cathy Segovia

GENERAL MANAGER

Cathy is the General Manager of our E. Knights location in Harker Heights.