Founder
Chief Burger Officer
| Shearn Lemoine has been in the restaurant industry since age 14. For 10 years he worked various front-of-house positions, from dishwasher to bar manager, until he realized that he was meant to open his own restaurant. Lemoine, who holds a bachelor’s in finance from LSU, was inspired to start his own restaurant concept after noticing the need for a late-night grill to support the Louisiana bars, which stay open until 4 a.m. Lemoine opened up the Mandeville location in 1994, followed by the Slidell location in 2001 and two locations in Baton Rouge in 2006. In 2006 Lemoine partnered with Kelly Harris and Linver Leffel to create Times Grill Restaurant Group. He serves as the chief burger officer for Times Grill. The business union has helped expedite the growth of the casual dining chain. In 2007 Times Grill entered the Florida market, opening locations in Jacksonville and Pensacola. Lemoine is excited about expanding Times Grill and transforming it into the premier family restaurant of the Southeast. Aside from being a restaurateur, Lemoine considers himself an outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing and gardening. | | |
Chief Empowerment Officer
 | Kelly Harris comes to Times Grill with more than 30 years of restaurant experience under his belt.
Harris got his start in the restaurant industry at age 16. He worked various positions, ranging from cook to bartender, until he graduated from Nichols College in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. After graduating, Harris began a career in management with Denny Moran’s.
Two years later he joined Quincy’s Family Steak House part of the Spartan Food Systems. During his 16 year tenure he was promoted through the ranks until he received the distinction of being named region leader, where he oversaw 58 units in the Southeast region.
Upon leaving Spartan Food Systems, Harris spent 10 years as chief operations officer and partner of Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc., owner of Firehouse Subs.
Harris formed the Times Grill team in 2006. As the Chief Empowerment Officer, Harris has instilled the brand with his ethics and values. His passion for excellence and respect for others has played an integral role in creating a workplace where all employees are valued and empowered.
When he’s not focusing on the restaurants, Harris maintains an interest in philanthropic pursuits. Over the years he has held numerous positions in local non-profit organizations. Currently, he serves as board president for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Northeast Florida. | | |
Partner and Franchise Owner
 | Florida native Linver Leffel has more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry. A graduate of Pensacola’s Pace High School, Leffel recently opened his first Times Grill location in his hometown.
Leffel received his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Western Illinois. Since Leffel’s youth, he knew that his life’s passion lay in restaurants.
In 2006, he met with Times Grill founder Shearn Lemoine and Kelly Harris and formed Times Grill Restaurant Group. Leffel was attracted to the concept because of the food quality, fun atmosphere and Lemoine’s passion and enthusiasm for the brand.
Leffel plans on developing the Times Grill concept and opening more locations throughout Florida. He also remains involved with Firehouse Subs as a franchisee.
Leffel is a self-proclaimed “family man” who dotes upon his five children and his wife, Nicci. In his spare time he enjoys boating, sports, traveling and working with such organizations such as Make-A-Wish and Habitat for Humanity. | | |
Vice President of Operations
 | Jack Dunsmoor a New Jersey native began working in the restaurant industry as a dishwasher for Quincy’s Family Steak House in 1974. After graduating from the University of South Carolina in 1979, Dunsmoor moved into a management position in the restaurant. This is when he first crossed paths with Kelly Harris.
By 1983 Dunsmoor was promoted to a region leader, where he oversaw 38 Quincy’s locations in the Southeast. A decade later, he was responsible for 218 units as the director of concept development.
Dunsmoor left Quincy’s in 1993 to open Creative Restaurant Group, Inc., which operated several restaurants, a grocery store and a catering service.
He sold his share of Creative Restaurant Group in 2002 to rejoin Harris as vice president of operations for Firehouse Restaurant Group, Inc.
In the summer of 2006, Dunsmoor again joined Harris as the vice president of operations. He looks forward to introducing guests to Times Grill’s flavorful comfort food and inviting atmosphere.
Outside of work, Dunsmoor enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and fishing. He is actively involved in his local church and in hospice programs.
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