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Home Run Inn Pizza names new CEO

August 29, 2018

Following the unexpected passing of Home Run Inn Pizza's CEO Joe Perrino last month, the Chicago brand's board has named brand president Dan Costello to the post, a news release said. Costello will maintain his role as president as well. 

"Appointing Dan to CEO was an easy decision for us," Home Run Inn Vice Presiident of Branding Gina Bolger said in the release. "Our family, the board, and Home Run Inn employees have always respected Dan as a leader and we have the utmost confidence that he will maintain the legacy that my father, Joe. created. 

"Joe was courageous, kind and truly cared about people and these are all qualities that are apparent in Dan. My father would be fully supportive of this decision made by the family and we know Dan will make us proud."

Costello began working at the chain when he was 13 and returned as a restaurant manager after completing college, eventually working his way up to restaurant operations director and president. 

"Joe always pushed us to be the best versions of ourselves and we know that his spirit is with us and will continue to guide us forward on a path of success that we all will share in," Costello said in the release. "His legacy, wisdom, guidance, and love will never be forgotten."

Family owned and operated, Home Run Inn is the number one selling frozen pizza brand in the Chicagoland area. The brand now has nine locations.