Denny's Names New Chairman - Debra Smithart-Ogelsby to Succeed Robert E. Marks

Denny's (NASDAQ: DENN), America's largest full-service family restaurant chain, elected Debra Smithart-Ogelsby to succeed Robert E. Marks as Board Chair of Denny's Corporation at its Annual Meeting in Spartanburg, May 24. A 15-year finance and food service veteran, Smithart-Ogelsby has served as CFO of Brinker International, Inc. and First America Automotive, was a board member for Noodles & Company, and is currently president of O/S Partners, an investment capital and consulting services firm.

Smithart-Ogelsby says, "Since I became a Denny's board member in the late 1990's, I've had the great pleasure of participating in the turnaround of the company and in helping Denny's achieve a more manageable capital structure. I look forward to playing an integral role in the future success of this great restaurant operating company."

Outgoing Board Chair Robert E. Marks says, "As we move Denny's forward into the next phase of growth, Debra will be a great asset with her financial and food-service background. Her experience with franchisees will be invaluable as Denny's continues to strengthen and grow its franchise base and move the brand forward in a profitable direction."

Smithart-Oglesby earned a master's in business administration from Southern Methodist University and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington.



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