Bob Evans Elects Mary Kay Haben As Non-Executive Chair, Steven Davis Remains CEO

(RTTNews) - Restaurant operator Bob Evans Farms Inc (BOBE) said Friday its board elected Mary Kay Haben as non-executive chair, while Steven Davis remains chief executive officer and a director.

"This change reflects our continued commitment to Board succession and best-in-class corporate governance," Davis said. "

Haben, who joined the Bob Evans Board in 2012, was president-North America for the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co, a confectionary company, from 2007 until 2011.

Davis joined Bob Evans in 2006 as CEO, and served as interim chairman from September 2006 to November 2006 when he was named chairman. Previously, he worked at Yum Brands where he was president of Long John Silver's and A&W All-American Food Restaurants since 2002.

In addition, the company announced Board Committee chair assignments. They are: Kevin Sheehan, Finance; Charles Elson, Nominating and Corporate Governance; Eileen Mallesch, Audit; and Paul Williams, Compensation.

"We have structured our Board committees to provide new thinking while maintaining the highest level of expertise. We have maintained leadership continuity with our Audit and Compensation committees, while adding new Board members to these committees," Davis said.