President & CEO
In-N-Out Burgers, Inc.
Heir to the family business begun by her grandparents in 1948, Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson was just 17 when her father died and just 24 when her grandmother, the last family member involved in the business, passed away. With the ownership of In-N-Out Burgers then held in a trust, Snyder-Ellingson worked in various roles in the company, taking the helm as President at just 28 in 2010. She gained control of the company at 30.
Snyder-Ellingson’s can-do, roll-up-her-sleeves, humble approach to life is inspiring to so many. As president, Snyder-Ellingson is dedicated to maintaining the legacy of her family’s vision, and a family environment throughout the company, over growth. Under her leadership, she has added locations in Oregon and Colorado. In-N-Out Burgers’ store revenues are the highest in the quick service industry, has one of the greatest organizational values, and is completely debt-free. She has turned down many lucrative offers to purchase the company.
Offering its 29,000 employees, from the stores to the corporate office, good pay and career development, Snyder-Ellingson enjoys a 99% approval rating on Glassdoor.com. In-N-Out employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the industry, including paid vacation, 401k contributions, health, dental, vision and life insurance plans. The average In-N-Out store manager has been with the company for 17 years, and makes well over $150,000 annually and shares in profits.
Snyder-Ellingson, alongside her husband Sean, created the Slave 2 Nothing Foundation in 2016 with the goal to break the chains of Substance Abuse and to end Human Trafficking. She continues to support the In-N-Out Burger Foundation, assisting children who have been victims of child abuse, and to prevent others from suffering a similar fate.
