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Shelley "Butch" Anthony III

Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer

Shelley Anthony III is the founder of one of Atlanta’s most emerging restaurant chains. This Is It! BBQ & Seafood is dedicated to Southern culinary excellence. The progressive success of This Is It! epitomizes its name. With delicious, home-style recipes, Mr. Anthony has set a new standard for family and business dining. This Is It! has set and surpassed the mark and continues to forge forward toward greater heights in expanded markets across the country and internationally. Mr. Anthony’s personal history parallels his entrepreneurial achievements. Growing up in Tampa, Florida, he helped his parents operate their family-owned restaurant. After working in the corporate sector for a few years, with enhanced business acumen, Mr. Anthony returned to his passion in the food service industry.

After relocating to Atlanta, Mr. Anthony opened his first restaurant. In 1977, “Butch’s Slide In BBQ” opened and achieved tremendous success until it was sold in 1980. Mr. Anthony’s Midas touch in opening and operating restaurants has been realized repeatedly. He has successfully operated restaurants in malls, shopping centers, and in residential community locations. In 1983, Mr. Anthony and his wife Barbara, founded This Is It! BBQ & Seafood. Heralded as local pioneers of Southern and home-style cuisine, their corporate focus is to promote quality food and family pride. With over 25 years in the restaurant industry, Mr. Anthony’s This Is It! BBQ & Seafood restaurants are recognized for their exceptional hospitality while serving their best, authentic home-style, health-conscious recipes. Their many prestigious awards attest to the comprehensive superiority of their establishments. Mr. Anthony is devout in his Christian faith and often sought after for speaking engagements. As This Is It! BBQ & Seafood launches into global markets, the message of family and faithfulness to the This Is It! vision is served with each delicious meal.

Tina Denise Anthony

Chief Operating Officer

Tina Denise Anthony is the Chief Operating Officer tasked with implementing the daily operations and employee productivity for the company. Tina is also charged with developing effective recruiting methods, performance measures, and enforcing compliance.
Prior to this role, she has held numerous positions within the organization. Tina has been a cake cutter, a dishwasher and essentially every position in between. 

Shelley "Butch" Anthony IV

Director Of Operations

Shelley “Butch” Anthony, IV is the fifth of the Anthony children, and currently serves as Jr. Vice President. Working as a young child in the restaurant, he was able to see his father’s passion as an entrepreneur and commitment to family. His earliest existence with the company began with him working in the lobby of the restaurant, opening up doors for guests and greeting them. “Soon,” he says, “before I knew it, I was waiting tables and eventually worked my way up to the kitchen as I learned how to cook our menu.”