Alexander’sOV

Robert Hartley, Chairman of the board, sat across from me in the private dining room at Cielo's, slicing through his rib eye.

To my left was Patricia Blackwell, another influential board member, and David Winston, head of operations.

“Alexander, I assume this dinner has a purpose beyond excellent food,” Robert said as he placed a piece of food in his mouth.

Straight to business, exactly how I liked it.

“I'm worried about the direction of the company,” I began, my ...