Bob Sikora
This Arizona native and father started as a fry cook at one of the Valley’s first franchised McDonald’s and eventually opened his own restaurant at the young age of 20. But locals best know Sikora as the owner of Bobby-Q and former-but-not-forgotten establishments, Mr. Lucky’s and Bobby McGhee’s. Sikora’s restaurants have raised funds for diabetes research, the forest service and St. Mary’s Food Bank.

What does “power” mean to you?
When I think of power, I think of a person who is quick-witted; someone with a lot of talent and a strong heart. A person with power should always be willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.

What impact do you strive to have on the Valley?
As a business man, one of my goals for the Valley is to provide jobs. My restaurants and other endeavors have provided jobs to many great people in the Valley throughout the years. It’s important to hire people who have the same beliefs as you because when you have happy employees then you have satisfied customers.

Who is your mentor?
That is a tough one. There have been millions of them from over my career. If I had to narrow it down to a couple I would say Bob Wian, the founder and creator of Bob’s Big Boy, and Norman Brinker, the creator of Brinker International. Brinker founded the Chili’s chain and really redefined restaurant concepts.

How do you balance kids, career and community?
I spend most of the time in Camp Verde. I have worked long and hard for years, and still do. But now I take time to actually appreciate and enjoy my life. By raising and training our horses at the ranch. The restaurant is currently bringing awareness to diabetes and hosting a summer long special to help preserve our forest in Arizona.

Why have you chosen to make Arizona your home?
Simple. It’s the best place to live!

What has been your proudest achievement?
I would have to say the fact that I built a chain of restaurants that are perfect for the whole family. Bobby-Q’s is a place where families can spend time together, share stories, and eat some really great steaks and barbecue food.

What are your future goals?
Now that I am up at my ranch quite a bit, my personal goals for the future are to raise my quarter horses and stay happy. For my professional life, my goal will always be to keep Bobby-Q’s alive and keep families coming back for more.

What superpower would you like to possess?
Another tough one. It would be to walk on water.