Christopher James Pappas

Christopher James Pappas is the founder of Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Pappasito's Cantina, Pappas Bros Steakhouse.
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Pappas Restaurants, Inc. since 2012 and the President & Chief Executive Officer at Luby's Management, Inc. since 2001.
He is also a Director at Greater Houston Partnership Inc and a Director-Emeritus at National Restaurant Association.
Previously, he served as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Luby's, Inc. from 2010 to 2021.
He has also held positions as a Director at Amegy Bank NA, a Director at Sam Houston Area Council, and a Director & Vice President-Operations at Xemex Group, Inc. Mr. Pappas completed his undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin.