Joe Taylor has served as a member of our Board since January 2025. Mr. Taylor served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), one of the world s leading casual dining restaurant companies and home of Chili s Grill & Bar, Maggiano s Little Italy , from December 1999 until his retirement in June 2024. During his tenure at Brinker, Mr. Taylor served in various leadership roles in finance, investor relations, restaurant development, risk management, corporate affairs and communications for Brinker and its brands. Prior to joining Brinker, Mr. Taylor spent nearly 18 years in the banking industry in several client-related and corporate finance positions. Mr. Taylor actively engages with the restaurant industry and has held leadership positions with multiple trade associations. He is director emeritus of the National Restaurant Association and trustee emeritus of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Mr. Taylor holds a bachelor s degree from Duke University. Mr. Taylor is well-qualified to serve on our Board due to his deep financial expertise and decades of experience navigating the complexities of the casual dining industry.