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Gene Lee was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Darden Restaurants, Inc. in February 2015 after serving as Interim CEO since October 2014. Gene brings more than 30 years of restaurant operating experience to the role, which ranges from early stage high-growth concepts to large high-volume chains.

Jerry Morgan is a President at TEXAS ROADHOUSE, INC. and is based in Lewisville, Texas. He has worked as Managing Partner at TEXAS ROADHOUSE, INC. and Regional Market Partner at TEXAS ROADHOUSE, INC.. Jerry attended McLennan Community College.

Frances Allen joined Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. as President and CEO in February of 2020. Ms. Allen comes to Checkers & Rally’s with a proven track record of success in the restaurant industry and deep expertise across brand strategy, menu and marketing, franchising, restaurant technology, and restaurant operations, among other disciplines. Most recently, Ms. Allen served as Chief Executive Officer of Boston Market, where she implemented a multi-faceted transformation plan setting up the brand for future growth. Prior to Boston Market, Ms. Allen served as President of Jack-in-the-Box from 2014 to 2018, where she held full strategic and operational responsibility for the 2,200-unit, $3 billion hamburger quick service restaurant chain, generating superior results and upgrading the quality of the menu. Allen’s prior leadership experience includes successful tenures as Chief Brand Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Denny’s Corporation, where she helped lead a successful turnaround and repositioned the brand as “America’s Diner,” and as Chief Marketing Officer of Dunkin’ Donuts USA, where she played a key role in elevating the brand from a regional to a national player. She has also held leadership roles at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, PepsiCo, and Frito-Lay. In addition to her role as the President and CEO of Checkers & Rally’s, Allen serves on the advisory board of No Kid Hungry.

Shervin Mirhashemi, President and Chief Executive Officer at Legends, also serves as a member of Legends’ Board of Directors. As President and CEO, Shervin has spearheaded the company’s initiative to redefine structure, culture, operations and sales strategy, through its Global Sales, Global Planning and Hospitality divisions-employing a 360-degree service solution across all business verticals. He has cultivated an array of best-in-class services, which include market feasibility; project development; premium suites and ticket sales; naming rights; sponsorship; hospitality; retail and special events; and technology solutions. Legends operates across marquee industries including professional sports, collegiate properties, attractions and entertainment globally, with Shervin setting the long-term strategic vision of the company and leading day-to-day business operations for Legends. Since he joined the company in 2013, Shervin has increased Legends portfolio, developing new avenues of business globally, which has led to unprecedented growth across all divisions. Total revenues have increased more than 500% and the company’s portfolio has grown tenfold. Additionally, Shervin has created several new divisions across the company that have become key drivers of the integrated business platform. Shervin joined Legends after more than two decades in the sports and entertainment space. Most recently, he held the position of President of Global Partnerships at a leading sports, entertainment and music company, where he oversaw the management and operation of the company’s global revenue streams including sponsorship, naming rights, premium and partnership sales, servicing and activation. Earlier in his career, he held various roles in business and legal affairs across various industries. Shervin received his J.D. from the University of Southern California and holds a B.A. in Biomedical Engineering from University of California San Diego. He resides in Southern California with his wife, Alex, and their two children, where he is an active member of his community serving on behalf of several organizations.

Todd Penegor joined the Company in June 2013 and was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company in May 2016. Mr. Penegor previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company from September 2013 to May 2016. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Penegor worked at Kellogg Company, a global leader in food products, from 2000 to 2013, where he held several key leadership positions, including Vice President of Kellogg Company and President of U.S. Snacks from 2009 to June 2013, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kellogg Europe from 2007 to 2009, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kellogg USA and Kellogg Snacks from 2002 to 2007. Prior to joining Kellogg Company, Mr. Penegor worked for 12 years at Ford Motor Company in various positions, including strategy, mergers and acquisitions, the controller’s office and treasury.

Niren is a student Harvard Business School starting in 2016 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a Chief Executive Officer at PANERA BREAD CO. Niren has worked as President Global KFC at YUM BRANDS INC, President at KFC, and President at Yum! Restaurants India. He attended Faculty of Management Studies between 1984 and 1986, Bard College, and Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram between 1977 and 1981.