New CIO Dallan Elk Brings Exceptional Technological Leadership Experience to Miller Zell

ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2025 — Miller Zell is pleased to announce that Dallan Elk joined our team this month as Chief Information Officer (CIO), bringing over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, enterprise IT, AI integration and cybersecurity in high-profile entertainment and hospitality industries.

Elk comes to Miller Zell from Zaxby’s, where he was the VP of Information Technology. Zaxby’s, a brand renowned for taste and technology, is a fast casual brand with more than 1,000 locations and $1.2B in revenue.

“I see so much potential for growth with Miller Zell,” Elk said. “I am excited to be a part of that. I also am excited to be a part of a company culture with so many people who have been here 10 or 20 years or longer. Its people are passionate and committed to the work they do and the people they work with — both clients and employees alike. From the technology perspective, that’s going to be a big part of growth and advancement. We’re going to lead with heart because that’s the Miller Zell culture and that stands out to me.”

Before his tenure at Zaxby’s, Elk was Global Head of International IT for Six Flags Entertainment for five years and Global Head of Support, Services and Delivery for Omnico, a boutique software and services company focusing on the entertainment, retail and hospitality industries.

“Dallan brings to Miller Zell a deep understanding of the wide variety of digital platforms that we use inside our buildings and provide to our clients to upgrade their customer experiences,” Miller Zell CEO Chip Miller said. “Whether it’s enterprise IT, AI, IoT, digital security, cloud migration or digital infrastructure, he brings critical expertise to our team that touches every area where we work. He will be a great addition to our team, both now and into a rapidly evolving retail future.” 

Elk earned a BS in computer science at the University of Georgia and an MBA from Georgia State University. A native of South Africa who speaks multiple languages, he lives in Atlanta and enjoys volunteer work, family, travel, his dog and tequila collecting.