Chick-fil-A Nine Mile Leadership
It is our pleasure to serve our local community through quick service and a friendly environment. At Chick-fil-A Nine Mile, our team prides itself on being more than a fast food restaurant. We enjoy getting to know our amazing guests and fulfilling any opportunity to give back to this community that so graciously supports us.
The next time you’re in our restaurant, please introduce yourself. It would be our pleasure to meet you. Thank you for your loyalty to Chick-fil-A Nine Mile.
Robert Barnes
Owner/Operator
Robert Barnes moved from Nashville to Pensacola in 2001 to open Chick-
fil-A on 9 Mile Road. For over 20 years, Robert has greatly influenced
Pensacola and the surrounding area, not only through his Chick-fil-A team
and the guests they serve every day, but also through the different
leadership positions he holds in the community. He actively serves on the
Board of Governors at Trinitas Christian School and is currently a board
member of the Northwest Florida Foundation and the Pensacola Chamber
of Commerce.
Robert and his wife Connie are also faithful members of McIlwain
Presbyterian Church. They are proud parents to their three sons: Gary,
Josh, and Bryce. They also have two sweet granddaughters named Poppy
and Coral.
As the owner and operator of Chick-fil-A 9 Mile Road, Robert understands
the value of mentoring and developing each and every team member he
employs. His goal is to equip them with leadership skills that go above and
beyond what is required to work in a restaurant and serve guests. Robert
and his Leadership Team at 9 Mile put a great deal of focus on producing a
new generation of highly motivated and professional leaders.
Rhonda Felts
Restaurant Director
Rhonda Felts graduated in 2005 from the University of South Alabama with
a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She worked at
Hemingway’s Island Grill starting in March 2004. In January 2018, she left
her position as Assistant General Manager at Hemingway’s to become the
Business Growth Director at Chick-fil-A 9 Mile Road and now serves as our Restaurant Director.
Rhonda is married to Allen and together they have three beautiful little girls.
Rhonda has a passion for investing in the development of others. Her goal
is to live out her personal mission statement to glorify God by helping
others grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.
Chris McClammy
Training Director
Chris McClammy graduated from UWF with a bachelor’s in Business Administration Management in 2002.
Starting his journey with Chick-fil-A Nine Mile in December 2002 as an Assistant Manager, Chris’s passion for training later took him to CFA, Inc., where he served as a Corporate Trainer from 2013-2020. He made a comeback to Chick-fil-A Nine Mile in 2020, now proudly serving as our Training Director.
His mission is to mentor leaders, helping them recognize their potential and chase their God-given dreams.
Outside of work, Chris loves spending time with his four children, attending races, and exploring the mountains.
Tony DeLuca
People Development Director
Tony DeLuca graduated from Pensacola Christian College (PCC) with a
bachelor’s degree in 2009 and with a master’s degree in Educational
Leadership and Administration in 2014. From 2009 to 2011, he served as a
college representative, visiting 38 out of 50 states while recruiting for PCC.
In 2011, he became the Promotions Event Supervisor at PCC, and became
the Promotions Director in 2016.
In the fall of 2018, Tony joined the FasTrak Manager Program at Chick-fil-A
9 Mile Road. By January of 2019, he was promoted to Operations Director.
Tony and his wife Valerie have five children—three boys and two girls.
They love going to the beach together, working out, and going for bike
rides.
Tony is currently working toward his goal of becoming a Chick-fil-A
operator. Becoming an operator will enable him to further pursue his
passion for mentoring and developing others while also having a positive
influence on his community.
Jesus Cruz
AM Operations Director
Jesus Cruz Llanes graduated in 2009 from the American University of Puerto Rico, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Starting his journey at Panda Express in October 2012, he ascended to the role of General Manager by 2021. Seeking new challenges, Jesus joined Chick-fil-A in 2021, rapidly moving from Fast Track Manager of Kitchen BOH in 2022 to Supervisor Mid-Day, and then achieving the position of AM Operations Director by May 2023.
Guided by a personal mission, Jesus strives to uplift others, sharing his life experiences and offering support. He and his wife, Marel Orengo Rosario, are proud parents of five—three boys and two girls. Together, they cherish trips to Disney World in Orlando and have a shared passion for Disney movies.
With unwavering ambition, Jesus aims to become a Chick-fil-A operator in South Florida or Puerto Rico within the next two to five years.
Chick-fil-A Nine Mile Leadership
Jeremy Bryant
Learning & Development
Manager
Bryce Grantham
Food Truck Manager
Lonequa Padgett
FOH Training Manager
Joey Sainsbury
BOH Training Manager
Andrew Bahati
PM Supervisor
Stephanie Liles
Supervisor
Tom McAllister
Financial Supervisor
Tracy Tisdale
Marketing Supervisor