Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. on June 20, 2005. The report discloses a material change in the company's executive leadership structure, specifically the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Appointment of CFO: Katherine L. Scherping was appointed as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 20, 2005.
- Transition of Former CFO: James P. McCloskey, the former CFO, will continue to serve as a Senior Vice President of the Company.
- Announcement Date: The changes were publicly announced via press release on June 22, 2005.
Management Commentary and Background
The filing provides a professional background for the new CFO, Katherine L. Scherping:
- Recent Experience: Served as Controller of Policy Studies, Inc. (August 2004 – May 2005).
- Prior Leadership: Held senior financial roles at Tanning Technology Corporation (1999–2003), including CFO, Treasurer, and Director of Finance.
- Earlier Career: Held financial management positions at AT&T Broadband & Internet Services, ADT Security Services, Inc., and Alert Centre, Inc.
- Education and Credentials: Holds a B.S. in accounting from Northern Illinois University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Independence: Ms. Scherping has no family relationships with directors or officers and is not a party to any transactions listed in Item 404(a).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the official press release dated June 22, 2005 (Exhibit 99.1) for full details on the leadership transition.
- Confirm the effective date of the CFO appointment (June 20, 2005) against internal corporate records.
- Review subsequent filings to assess the impact of this leadership change on financial reporting and strategy.
- Note that this filing contains no financial data; refer to the most recent 10-Q or 10-K for financial metrics.