GREGORY WILLIAMS

CHEF and CO-OWNER

Chef Greg Williams is from Columbia, SC. He completed his high school studies from Montville High School in Connecticut, where he learned about Johnson and Wales University. Chef Greg moved from Connecticut to Charlotte to study at the University from 2004-08. His first job was at Cans Bar and Grill, where he started off as a dishwasher and later decided to try his hand at cooking. In 2012, Chef Greg owned and operated a delicatessen (ANDeli’s) in Columbia, SC. After two years, Chef Greg decided to further his business ventures and go into the food truck industry. He is now co-owner with best friend Chef Jamie Barnes of What the Fries CLT in Charlotte NC. Chef Greg has over 15 years of culinary experience, and he loves what he does by creating meals that make people happy. 

JAMIE BARNES

CHEF and CO-OWNER

Chef Jamie Barnes moved to Charlotte, NC from Newport News, VA to attend Johnson & Wales University, majoring in Culinary Arts. After graduating, he paid dues in the kitchen as a sous chef at ARPA before moving to Ilios Noche and relocating to Northern Virginia to run the local family restaurant, Foxfire Grill.  

He would ultimately return to Charlotte working at Holiday Retirement as well as Ballantyne Country Club. After auditioning for and losing a bid for a slot as one of the Final 7 on Food Network’s "Food Truck Race,” he chose to keep the dream alive and purchase his own truck with a French-fry theme. What the Fries began with best friends Jamie and Greg Williams, and continues to be a local favorite, inspiring a brick and mortar restaurant to open in the near future.  

KAILA WILLIAMS

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Kaila is the sweet face that greets you most days at the food truck. She manages the staff, takes customer orders, creates a productive flow during service, and maintains excellent customer service even through the busiest events. She is a big part of the reason What The Fries stays on top locally!

ALICIA BARNES

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Alicia manages the events that What The Fries takes part in. She primarily works behind the scenes to make sure the food truck can appear in various locations, makes website updates, maintains relationships with clients, and much more.