indicative of results to be expected for any other quarter or for any year and comparable restaurant sales for any
particular future period may decrease.
Employees
As of December 25, 2018, we employed approximately 64,900 people. This amount includes 648 executive and
administrative personnel and 2,361 restaurant management personnel, while the remainder were hourly restaurant
personnel. Many of our hourly restaurant employees work part - time. None of our employees are covered by a collective
bargaining agreement.
Executive Officers of the Company
Set forth below are the name, age, position and a brief account of the business experience of each of our executive
officers:
Name Age Position
W. Kent Taylor ......................... 63 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Scott M. Colosi ......................... 54 President
Celia P. Catlett .......................... 42 General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
S. Chris Jacobsen ........................ 53 Chief Marketing Officer
Tonya R. Robinson ...................... 50 Chief Financial Officer
Douglas W. Thompson ................... 55 Chief Operating Officer
W. Kent Taylor. Mr. Taylor founded Texas Roadhouse in 1993. He resumed his role as Chief Executive Officer in
August 2011, a position he held between May 2000 and October 2004. He was named Chairman of the Company and
Board in October 2004. Before his founding of our concept, Mr. Taylor founded and co - owned Buckhead Bar and Grill
in Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Taylor has over 35 years of experience in the restaurant industry.
Scott M. Colosi. Mr. Colosi was appointed President in August 2011. Previously, Mr. Colosi served as our Chief
Financial Officer from September 2002 to August 2011 and from January 2015 to May 2018. From 1992 until
September 2002, Mr. Colosi was employed by YUM! Brands, Inc., owner of the KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell brands.
During this time, Mr. Colosi served in various financial positions and, immediately prior to joining us, was Director of
Investor Relations. Mr. Colosi has over 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry.
Celia P. Catlett. Ms. Catlett was appointed General Counsel in November 2013. She joined Texas Roadhouse in
May 2005 and served as Associate General Counsel from July 2010 until her appointment as General Counsel. She has
served as Corporate Secretary since 2011. Prior to joining us, Ms. Catlett practiced law in New York City. Ms. Catlett
has over 15 years of legal experience, including more than 10 years of experience in the restaurant industry.
S. Chris Jacobsen. Mr. Jacobsen was appointed Chief Marketing Officer in February 2016. Mr. Jacobsen joined
Texas Roadhouse in January 2003 and has served as Vice President of Marketing since 2011. Prior to joining us,
Mr. Jacobsen was employed by Papa John’s International and Waffle House, Inc. where he held various senior level
marketing positions. He has over 20 years of restaurant industry experience.
Tonya R. Robinson. Ms. Robinson was appointed Chief Financial Officer in May 2018. She joined Texas
Roadhouse in December 1998, during which time she has held the positions of Controller, Director of Financial
Reporting and Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations. Ms. Robinson has over 20 years of restaurant industry
experience.
Douglas W. Thompson. Mr. Thompson was appointed Chief Operating Officer in August 2018. He joined Texas
Roadhouse in 2002 as a Market Partner and has served as our Vice President of Operations since 2015. Before joining
the company, Mr. Thompson was a single and multi-unit operator with both Outback Steakhouse, Inc. and Bennigan’s
Restaurants. Mr. Thompson has over 30 years of restaurant industry experience.