BRIEF: Newsmaker: Paul Sweeney

June 13--Noteworthy: Sweeney won the Fred L. Turner Golden Arch Award for outstanding restaurant management and service. The award goes to 1 percent of McDonald's owner/operators across the world, 36 total recipients among more than 5,000 owner/operators. Sweeney was recognized for his generous contributions to the community and trusted leadership within McDonald's.

Age: 66

Residence: Cranberry

Family: Daughters, Lisa Garzez, Stacey Manfredi and Meghan Sweeney

Occupation: Owner of 16 McDonald's restaurants in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties

Background: Sweeney chairs the board for Gateway Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh and is on national boards for McDonald's, including the national operator insurance team and national leadership council.

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Biscayne College in Miami, 1970

Quote: "I was quite surprised. I did nothing that I don't do every day. It's about giving back to the community and being part of my organization and McDonald's and the community I live in."

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