LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXRH) announced today that Kathy Widmer
has accepted a position on the company's Board of Directors. This
increases the size of the board from six to seven members.
Ms. Widmer is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing
Officer of Elizabeth Arden, Inc., where she is responsible for the
global growth strategy and marketing execution of the Elizabeth Arden
Brand as well as the company's extensive portfolio of fragrances.
Kent Taylor, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board,
commented, "Kathy brings a wealth of global marketing experience and
knowledge to our board. We are so pleased that she has joined the Texas
Roadhouse family."
Prior to joining Elizabeth Arden, Ms. Widmer spent 21 years with Johnson
& Johnson where she held numerous marketing management positions within
the consumer group of companies, including Vice President of Marketing
for over-the-counter drugs.
Ms. Widmer is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point,
N.Y. and served for 5 years as a U.S. Army officer. She held positions
of increasing responsibility in the Field Artillery, reaching the rank
of Captain and Battery Commander of a 400-soldier training unit at Fort
Sill, Oklahoma.
Ms. Widmer joins Martin Hart, Gregory Moore, James Parker, James Ramsey,
Kent Taylor, and James Zarley on the Company's Board of Directors.
Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in
1993. Texas Roadhouse has grown to more than 400 locations in 48 states.
The company is famous for hand-cut steaks, made-from-scratch sides,
fresh-baked bread, and its lively atmosphere. In 2007 and 2008 Forbes
magazine ranked the company as one of the 200 Best Small Companies and
in 2009 the company was ranked "Best Value" by readers of Consumer
Reports magazine. For more information, visit www.texasroadhouse.com.
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
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