David Foster '80
David Foster '80 and wife Martha Manikas-Foster '82 currently own and operate two McDonald's franchises in the Southern Tier. David has been with McDonald's Corp. for a total of 19 years, 13 of which he was a franchisee. In this time, he has had several years as a leader of an advertising cooperative and has served on a purchasing committee. He and his wife have experienced many joys and challenges during their years of franchise ownership and look forward to continuing serving their community and being a light for those with whom they come in contact.
Mr. Foster began his education at Houghton College and graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. He continued his educational pursuit at Buffalo State, acquiring a Master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration. He has also had six years in higher education.
Mr. Foster was our guest on February 2, 2007. Click here for his remarks.
The monthly Guest Executive Dinner series is sponsored by Houghton's business department for the purpose of increasing student exposure to marketplace professionals from various fields and service opportunities to be both salt and light after college.
