Luc Pasquier joined 2007 Ivy Award winner Jack's Oyster House in Albany, N.Y., as executive chef. Pasquier is one of 52 Certified French Master Chefs in North America. … The Westin Chicago River North named Stephen Milstein (l.) its executive chef, overseeing all food-and-beverage operations. … John Meyer, owner of two BJ's Market & Bakery locations, was elected chairman of the Illinois Restaurant Association. Meyer is the association's first African-American chairman. … Executive Chef Graham Elliot Bowles has left Avenues in the Peninsula Chicago hotel and plans to open his own restaurant, Graham Elliot, in Chicago. … Matthew Dunn will oversee menu development as the new executive chef and director of culinary for the Houston-based Joe's Crab Shack. … Richard Lynch joined Atlanta-based AFC Enterprises as chief marketing officer for the Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits chain. Ralph Bower was named chief operations officer. … Lark Creek Restaurant Group promoted John Ledbetter to chef at LarkCreekSteak in San Francisco. ... Arich Berghammer joined Pink Taco LLC in Los Angeles as president of the casual-dining chain. He had been COO for SBE Restaurant & Nightlife Group in Los Angeles. … Sagittarius Brands named Nicholas Paul Shepherd chairman, CEO and president of the Lake Forest, Calif.-based owner of the Captain D's and Del Taco chains. … Richard Renninger joined OSI Restaurant Partners in Tampa, Fla., as executive vice president and chief development officer. Jody Bilney was named executive vice president and chief brand officer. … Burger King Corp., Miami, appointed Robert Perkins its vice president for inclusion and talent management. Ivette Diaz was named director of corporate social responsibility. … Matt Hill has returned to Charlie Palmer Steak in Washington, D.C., as executive chef. He had left to open the Charlie Palmer Steak and Fin Fish restaurants in Reno, Nev. … Greg Hernandez is the new vice president of operations for Daphne's Greek Cafe, San Diego. … Chef Michel Richard opened Citronelle by Michel Richard at Carmel Valley Ranch resort, Carmel Valley, Calif.