Cliff Hudson spent 35 years of his career at Sonic Corp, a public company that operates drive-in restaurants. He served as Chairman of the Board and CEO, overseeing the company's operations with over 3,500 franchises and company-owned locations. He left Sonic upon its sale in 2018 and joined the law firm Crowe & Dunlevy as Of Counsel in Oklahoma City. During his time at Sonic, Hudson played a key role in the growth and success of the company.