Peter Demos entered the family restaurant business at age 12 when he started working as a dishwasher in his dad’s Western Sizzlin’ restaurant. From there, his experience in the food industry and serving others gradually grew under the tutelage of his father, who imparted to Peter many aspects of what it takes to run a successful business.

After graduating from high school, Peter earned a B.S. in Sociology from Middle Tennessee State University before studying law at the University of Missouri. He went on to earn his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree, during which he discovered that he could better fulfill his passion for helping people in the food industry.

In 1999, Peter returned to his parents’ family restaurant, Demos’ Restaurant. His experience as a restauranteur grew, and he was given the position of chairman on the Board of Directors for the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and president of the Tennessee Hospitality Association. Currently, he is the president and CEO of Demos’ Brands and Demos Family Kitchen.

Peter is a highly sought-after leadership source expert and speaker on business, leadership and faith. He has authored two books: his compelling debut book detailing his journey from fear-filled to fearless, “Afraid to Trust”, and “On the Duty of Christian Civil Disobedience”, where you will be invited to think critically about your decisions to act or remain silent in the face of unjust policies.

He has been featured in numerous mainstream media and faith-based publications including “Fox and Friends”, "The Washington Examiner," "Townhall," "The American Spectator", “BeliefNet” and "The Christian Post." In addition, Peter has served as an adjunct professor at Lipscomb University where he taught a class on leadership and management.

Today, Peter and his wife Kristin work closely together in both business and ministry. They are now teaching their two children to also serve God with their lives.