Michael S. Lenihan has served as Chief Financial Officer of Texas Roadhouse, Inc. since 2008, overseeing the company's financial strategy, investor relations, treasury, tax, and risk management functions. He joined the organization in 2004 as Vice President of Finance, playing a pivotal role in supporting its expansion from a regional chain to a national and international powerhouse with over 600 locations. Under his stewardship, Texas Roadhouse has achieved consistent revenue growth, strong profitability, and successful capital allocation, including share repurchases and dividend increases that have delivered significant value to shareholders. Prior to Texas Roadhouse, Lenihan spent a decade at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), where he advanced to Senior Manager in the audit practice, gaining deep expertise in financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for public companies. A Certified Public Accountant, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky. His public accounting background has been instrumental in maintaining Texas Roadhouse's robust financial governance and SEC compliance during periods of accelerated growth. Lenihan's notable achievements include navigating the company through economic downturns, such as the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, while driving international expansion into markets like Saudi Arabia. His strategic oversight has contributed to Texas Roadhouse's outperformance relative to peers, with compounded annual revenue growth exceeding 10% over the past decade and a market capitalization surpassing $10 billion.