John Pepper is the founder and CEO of Boloco (www.boloco.com). Since 1997, the Boston-based family of 19 restaurants & 300 team members serves globally inspired burritos, bowls, smoothies & shakes. With locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maryland, Boloco expects to have 22 company-owned restaurants operating by year end 2012, including one in Washington, DC. Boloco’s mission (and John’s) is to positively impact the lives and futures of its people through bold and inspired food and practices.