Neal Wichard has 50+ years of entrepreneurial experience, beginning in the textile manufacturing industry in New York City, followed by the co-founding of HomeTown Buffet, formerly a public national restaurant chain. He is currently a franchisee of Dunkin, helping the brand development in the California market.

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Neal was a team leader as early as his high school years when he was captain of several athletic teams, an MVP and was also a member of his college baseball team.

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A lifelong car enthusiast, Neal was in large part responsible for creating the La Jolla Motor Car Classic which has evolved into the Concours D’Elegance, an internationally renowned annual automobile show.