About JD

Equipped with over eight years of Chick-fil-A experience and an education in psychology and counseling, JD Oaks serves in Chick-fil-A’s premier development experience for high-performing business leaders, known as the Leadership Development Program (LDP).

JD identifies creative approaches and innovative solutions to varied challenges. A strong believer in the power of relationships, JD fervently invests his time and talent into cultivating new and upcoming leaders.

Whether it's running, swimming or hiking, JD enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife Danielle and their two dogs. JD and Danielle met while working at Chick-fil-A Decatur, and they both strongly believe in Chick-fil-A's core values. They love to serve, they believe in teamwork, they are purpose-driven, and they pursue what's next.

Work Experience

Community Leadership

JD is passionate about caring for people, especially those in need. Because of that, JD led a group of his peers to start a multi-city donation campaign that provided countless individuals with essential items like clothing, hygiene products, and food.

As a faithful volunteer of Youth Run Nola (YRN), JD played a crucial role in creating and empowering a community of healthy, young leaders through running. YRN serves more than 1,000 students at 35 public school sites and 6 neighborhood parks.

Young Professionals is a group of ambitious young adults who seek to further their leadership and connection through serving the city of Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding south Florida region. JD served as a leading member of Young Professionals.

Grace and Truth International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to investing in people and communities to improve their worlds. As the Digital Media Manager, JD implemented digital marketing strategies to promote the mission of Grace and Truth International and bring about financial return.

JD is a huge asset to my business. He works diligently to recreate himself in other leaders, and is passionate about sharing the load with the team. His innovative approach to operations has cultivated an environment of growth within every aspect of my organization.

JD is not only my nephew, but he is also an influential leader in his community. I’ve had the great privilege of watching him grow into a man who loves the Lord, his family and gives his best to everything he does. No matter if he’s serving at Chick-fil-A or serving in his community, JD always gives 100%.

- Grace Dampier, Marianna FSU

- Will Sims, One Bellevue FSU;

Charlotte Pike FSU; Nashville DFL

- Johnny Contini, First Baptist Fort Lauderdale; Crossbridge Brickell

JD is a leader and innovator like none other. He is able to recruit and train teams of people with care and charisma. Wherever JD is, those around him feel elevated and inspired.

JD is humble, even-tempered, caring, discerning, fun, and servant-hearted. He is also intelligent, displays a great understanding of Chick-fil-A history and corporate mission/culture, hard-working, and dependable. This is a young man worthy of our investment who will be a great asset to this brand for decades to come.

- Phillip Brunner, Edwardsville (IL) FSU

I have had 12 different leaders become operators over the years, JD is among those great leaders. JD has the charisma to lead a team and build sales in the community he serves.

- Barry Keith, Southwest Decatur FSU;

Southeast Decatur FSU

JD's Resume

jdoaks7@gmail.com

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