Title: President
Workplace: The Meoli Companies
Alma Mater: Shepherd University
Boards: Beebe Healthcare, Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia McDonald’s Advertising Association, Capital Business Unity McDonald’s Advertising Association, Dresher Foundation
Favorite thing about Delaware? “I love how easy it is to know and connect with people in Delaware. It really is a state of neighbors.”
Not only is he the owner and operator of more than two dozen McDonald’s franchises in Delaware and Maryland, but Meoli Companies President Michael Meoli is also a co-owner of the Tru by Hilton in Ocean City, Md., and SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Frederica. The Rehoboth Beach resident is a second-generation McDonald’s owner/operator who dove into the business full-time after college. Meoli is also heavily involved in his community, serving on a number of local and regional community and professional organization boards. Meoli and his team are planning to open a new McDonalds in Milfron and looks to expand into the Virginian market in the months to come.
Received the award in 2024 and 2025.