Previously, Laurie served as Vice President of Brand Operations for Seasons 52 and Bahama Breeze, where she led the operation of more than 80 restaurants.
Laurie has been with Darden since 2003, first joining as a Sales Manager with The Capital Grille in Providence, R.I. The following year, she transitioned to the brand’s training team, holding a progression of roles including Manager and Director, and eventually moved to oversee all learning and development for Darden’s Specialty Restaurant Group. In 2014, she returned to her roots to lead Operations for Seasons 52.
Laurie is a Rhode Island native. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts from Newbury College and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Rollins College. She also recently became an ACC (Associate Certified Coach) through the International Coaching Federation.
Laurie Casler
President, Seasons 52
Laurie Casler was named President of Seasons 52 in June 2025. She leads a company with more than 40 restaurants, 3,700 team members and more than $300 million in sales.