JOE BRUMIT

The Van Winkle Law Firm Excellence in Public Service Award was presented to an outstanding senior management-level individual in the Asheville community. The nominee must demonstrate lifelong service and exceptional leadership skills that have positively impacted the Asheville area. Joe Brumit was recognized for his leadership in a variety of community organizations and foundations. Larry Harris, managing principal of The Van Winkle Law Firm presented the award... Joe began working in quick service restaurants in 1968 as a junior in high school and continued throughout college and beyond advancing to the position of district manager at Burger Chef before being recruited by Burger King Corporation in 1979. He moved through the corporate ranks of Burger King holding the positions of unit manager, training manager, company district manager, and franchise district manager-what is known today in most QSRs as a franchise business consultant. As a key asset for Burger King, Joe spent time in..