2011 Volunteer of the Year Award

Michele Varian
Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

Michele's volunteer career with the WFF has covered several years in which she has served in a variety of roles across several committees. Her intelligence, thoughtful approach and leadership are strong traits that have contributed to her success within the WFF and have lead to her being the go-to volunteer leader to head up important WFF projects. Specifically, the Virtual Events Committee, under Michele’s leadership, has delivered tremendous results throughout this year and has left a legacy that has helped WFF put a strong, positive momentum in place.

Named Vice President, Strategic Sourcing in May 2009, Michele is responsible for all aspects of Strategic Sourcing supporting the restaurant business of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., including distribution and supply chain.