Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer

Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) announced the departure of CFO Chris Monroe after nearly two years of service.

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Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) announced the departure of CFO Chris Monroe after nearly two years of service. The company has appointed Keith Humpich, Vice President of Finance, as interim CFO while searching for a permanent replacement. Humpich, who previously served as interim CFO from January to June 2023, brings over 30 years of accounting, audit, and finance experience. Since joining Texas Roadhouse in 2005, Humpich has held various leadership roles, including Director of Internal Audit and Vice President of Finance. In his current role, he oversees Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Financial Analysis. He also serves as the company's principal accounting officer and co-chairs Enterprise Risk Management. Texas Roadhouse has engaged an executive search firm to assist in finding a permanent CFO successor.

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Keith Humpich brings extensive experience with over 30 years in accounting, audit, and finance
Humpich has deep company knowledge with 18+ years at Texas Roadhouse
Smooth transition with experienced interim CFO who previously served in the same role
Company already engaged executive search firm for permanent replacement

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Sudden departure of CFO Chris Monroe after less than 2 years in the role
Second CFO transition in 2 years indicates potential leadership stability issues
No specific reason provided for the CFO departure

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06/10/2025 - 09:00 AM

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TXRH), announced today that Chief Financial Officer Chris Monroe is no longer with the Company. Mr. Monroe was hired by the Company on June 28, 2023.

“We appreciate Chris’ nearly two years of service and wish he and his family the best as they transition back to Texas,” said Chief Executive Officer Jerry Morgan.

The Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Keith Humpich, Vice President of Finance, as interim CFO until a permanent successor has been identified.

Mr. Humpich, who served as interim CFO from January 2023 to June 2023, has more than 30 years of accounting, audit, and finance experience. He joined Texas Roadhouse in February 2005 as the Director and then Senior Director of Internal Audit. In 2021, he was promoted to Vice President of Finance, overseeing Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Financial Analysis. Mr. Humpich was appointed the Company’s principal accounting officer in January 2023 and began overseeing the Accounting function at this time. He also serves as co-chair of the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management function, and Compliance Officer for FCPA-related matters.

The Company has retained an executive search firm to assist in finding a successor.

About the Company

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is a growing restaurant company operating predominantly in the casual dining segment that first opened in 1993 and today has grown to over 790 restaurants system-wide in 49 states, one U.S. territory, and ten foreign countries. For more information, please visit the Company’s Web site at www.texasroadhouse.com.

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Why did Texas Roadhouse CFO Chris Monroe leave the company?

The company did not specify the reason for Chris Monroe's departure, only stating that he would be transitioning back to Texas with his family.

Who is the interim CFO of Texas Roadhouse (TXRH)?

Keith Humpich, the company's Vice President of Finance, has been appointed as interim CFO. He previously served as interim CFO from January to June 2023.

What is Keith Humpich's experience at Texas Roadhouse?

Keith Humpich joined Texas Roadhouse in 2005 and has served in various roles including Director of Internal Audit, VP of Finance, principal accounting officer, and co-chair of Enterprise Risk Management.

How is Texas Roadhouse handling the CFO succession process?

The company has retained an executive search firm to assist in finding a permanent CFO successor while Keith Humpich serves as interim CFO.

How long was Chris Monroe CFO at Texas Roadhouse?

Chris Monroe served as CFO at Texas Roadhouse for nearly two years, having been hired on June 28, 2023.

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer