Corey Braun

Owner/Operator

Corey started with Chick-fil-A back in 1998 at Truett’s Grill in Morrow, GA where he first began to learn the in's and outs of the Chicken business. Corey attended Berry College in Rome, GA with every intention of becoming a math teacher before discovering that he actually wasn’t that gifted in math. As a Chick-fil-A Operator he now gets to create a fun community, develop leaders, and grow teams to a greater purpose. In 2010, Corey became the operator of the Chick-fil-A in Rancho Cucamonga, CA where he shepherded that business for the last 11 years. Corey is married to his beautiful bride, Ruthie and has two boys: Silas and Redding. He is a Leo and an avid Crossfitter. Corey is allergic to cats and would gladly vacation in either the mountains or at the beach. He says being a Chick-fil-A Operator is like winning the lottery and is grateful that he gets to work at a restaurant he loves in his dream location with a team he loves.

Russell Motsch

Executive Director

Russell has been with Chick-fil-A since 2013 and has served in a myriad of roles. Through learning about teams and leadership during his time at Impact 360 and Highlands College he developed the experience to lead and develop the Greystone team. He is currently studying Business Admin at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide) and Loves Bama sports. Originally from Wyoming- he has a deep love of Mountains and is passionate about Music, photography, books, movies (especially Lord of The Rings), video games, and anything creative. He is grateful that he has the opportunity to pour into people as his full time job, and loves to build relationships with our team whenever given the chance.

Harrison McGaha

Assistant Executive Director

Harrison has been with Chick-fil-A since 2018 and ever since then has found a love of having an impact on the community of Greystone. He is currently pursuing a degree in Business Management at the University of Alabama at Birmingham as well as continuing his career with Chick-fil-A, with hopes of becoming an operator. A Chelsea local and graduate of Chelsea High School, Harrison strives to build a positive and friendship based work environment for his team. ‍

Justin Clay

BOH Director

Justin has been a part of the Chick-Fil-A Greystone Family since 2016. In that time, he has mostly served on the Back of House Nighttime team and worked to develop the nighttime part of the business as a whole. In that time he graduated from Spain Park High School and also studied at UAB where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in History. Just looks forward to continuing his Chick-Fil-A journey by learning new parts of the business and launching new systems and processes to better serve the team and our guests.

Tyler Reid

FOH Director

Tyler has been serving with Chick-fil-A since 2015. Originally from Amarillo, Texas, Tyler is now excited to call Birmingham, Alabama home. He studied Business Management at West Texas A&M University and graduated with his Bachelors in 2021. When the weather allows it, Tyler is an avid golfer. During the off-season of golf, he enjoys playing video games, reading, and traveling. In his tenure at Chick-fil-A, Tyler has served at over twenty Field Talent Staff (FTS) events and traveled across the country. Even after having served with Chick-fil-A for so long, Tyler still finds himself excited to go to work every day. He loves his team and community and looks forward to serving them each and every day.

Gabby Holt

Talent Director

Gabby has been with Chick-fil-A Greystone since 2018. She has most consistently served in the BOH Nighttime, her one true love, but has enjoyed working in the other areas of the business. Gabby has done a multitude of Field Talent Staff events (Grand Opening and COR's) where she’s had the privilege and honor of growing her knowledge and leadership skills through developing new leadership teams. She is currently pursuing her degree in Psychology with a minor in Business at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her favorite menu item is the Grilled Club, no lettuce, no tomato, on a white bun with a medium fry paired with Light Italian dressing. On the clock and off the clock, she enjoys making fun of her friends namely her former counterpart, Harrison. Gabby is extremely passionate about sharing her knowledge and love for the brand with everyone that joins the team. 

Sunshine Oberholzer

Culture Director

Sunshine started working at Chick-fil-A Greystone in January of 2018, while pursuing a degree in youth ministry. Expecting it only to be a part-time job to pay the bills, she unexpectedly fell in love and realized she could do ministry right here through Chick-fil-A. Originally from Austin Texas, Sunshine loves cats, volleyball, spicy foods, and all things Texas. She is finishing her Bachelor's degree through Point University and is very grateful that she gets to care for people, develop her leadership and foster the culture of our team in her everyday job.

Tyler Mangum

Image Director

Tyler joined the Chick-fil-A Greystone team in 2020 when moving from Mississippi to Alabama for school. He studied at Highlands College and Southeastern University to complete his Bachelor's of Christian Leadership. When not at work, he can be found enjoying making music, playing the piano, or spending time with his friends. He also serves at Church of the Highland’s Worship Team. Driven by a passion to impact others, he is excited to ensure that every experience at Greystone is excellent for all guests.

Andrew Mercier

Andrew has been with Chick-fil-A Greystone since 2018 and has served in the kitchen in that time. Since 2018, he has served at 3 different locations and has participated in 8 FTS assignments. He went to Auburn University and earned a degree in Hospitality Management. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administration at Point University through the Elevate program. In his off time he enjoys a good round of golf and spending time with his fiancé, Kerri.

Corey Braun

Owner/Operator

Corey started with Chick-fil-A back in 1998 at Truett’s Grill in Morrow, GA where he first began to learn the in's and outs of the Chicken business. Corey attended Berry College in Rome, GA with every intention of becoming a math teacher before discovering that he actually wasn’t that gifted in math. As a Chick-fil-A Operator he now gets to create a fun community, develop leaders, and grow teams to a greater purpose. In 2010, Corey became the operator of the Chick-fil-A in Rancho Cucamonga, CA where he shepherded that business for the last 11 years. Corey is married to his beautiful bride, Ruthie and has two boys: Silas and Redding. He is a Leo and an avid Crossfitter. Corey is allergic to cats and would gladly vacation in either the mountains or at the beach. He says being a Chick-fil-A Operator is like winning the lottery and is grateful that he gets to work at a restaurant he loves in his dream location with a team he loves.

Russell Motsch

Executive Director

Russell has been with Chick-fil-A since 2013 and has served in a myriad of roles. Through learning about teams and leadership during his time at Impact 360 and Highlands College he developed the experience to lead and develop the Greystone team. He is currently studying Business Admin at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide) and Loves Bama sports. Originally from Wyoming- he has a deep love of Mountains and is passionate about Music, photography, books, movies (especially Lord of The Rings), video games, and anything creative. He is grateful that he has the opportunity to pour into people as his full time job, and loves to build relationships with our team whenever given the chance.

Harrison McGaha

Assistant Executive Director

Harrison has been with Chick-fil-A since 2018 and ever since then has found a love of having an impact on the community of Greystone. He is currently pursuing a degree in Business Management at the University of Alabama at Birmingham as well as continuing his career with Chick-fil-A, with hopes of becoming an operator. A Chelsea local and graduate of Chelsea High School, Harrison strives to build a positive and friendship based work environment for his team. ‍

Justin Clay

BOH Director

Justin has been a part of the Chick-Fil-A Greystone Family since 2016. In that time, he has mostly served on the Back of House Nighttime team and worked to develop the nighttime part of the business as a whole. In that time he graduated from Spain Park High School and also studied at UAB where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in History. Just looks forward to continuing his Chick-Fil-A journey by learning new parts of the business and launching new systems and processes to better serve the team and our guests.

Tyler Reid

FOH Director

Tyler has been serving with Chick-fil-A since 2015. Originally from Amarillo, Texas, Tyler is now excited to call Birmingham, Alabama home. He studied Business Management at West Texas A&M University and graduated with his Bachelors in 2021. When the weather allows it, Tyler is an avid golfer. During the off-season of golf, he enjoys playing video games, reading, and traveling. In his tenure at Chick-fil-A, Tyler has served at over twenty Field Talent Staff (FTS) events and traveled across the country. Even after having served with Chick-fil-A for so long, Tyler still finds himself excited to go to work every day. He loves his team and community and looks forward to serving them each and every day.

Gabby Holt

Talent Director

Gabby has been with Chick-fil-A Greystone since 2018. She has most consistently served in the BOH Nighttime, her one true love, but has enjoyed working in the other areas of the business. Gabby has done a multitude of Field Talent Staff events (Grand Opening and COR's) where she’s had the privilege and honor of growing her knowledge and leadership skills through developing new leadership teams. She is currently pursuing her degree in Psychology with a minor in Business at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her favorite menu item is the Grilled Club, no lettuce, no tomato, on a white bun with a medium fry paired with Light Italian dressing. On the clock and off the clock, she enjoys making fun of her friends namely her former counterpart, Harrison. Gabby is extremely passionate about sharing her knowledge and love for the brand with everyone that joins the team. 

Sunshine Oberholzer

Culture Director

Sunshine started working at Chick-fil-A Greystone in January of 2018, while pursuing a degree in youth ministry. Expecting it only to be a part-time job to pay the bills, she unexpectedly fell in love and realized she could do ministry right here through Chick-fil-A. Originally from Austin Texas, Sunshine loves cats, volleyball, spicy foods, and all things Texas. She is finishing her Bachelor's degree through Point University and is very grateful that she gets to care for people, develop her leadership and foster the culture of our team in her everyday job.

Tyler Mangum

Image Director

Tyler joined the Chick-fil-A Greystone team in 2020 when moving from Mississippi to Alabama for school. He studied at Highlands College and Southeastern University to complete his Bachelor's of Christian Leadership. When not at work, he can be found enjoying making music, playing the piano, or spending time with his friends. He also serves at Church of the Highland’s Worship Team. Driven by a passion to impact others, he is excited to ensure that every experience at Greystone is excellent for all guests.

Andrew Mercier

Andrew has been with Chick-fil-A Greystone since 2018 and has served in the kitchen in that time. Since 2018, he has served at 3 different locations and has participated in 8 FTS assignments. He went to Auburn University and earned a degree in Hospitality Management. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administration at Point University through the Elevate program. In his off time he enjoys a good round of golf and spending time with his fiancé, Kerri.