Kona Grill (KONA) Announces the Resignation of COO, Jason Merritt
Kona Grill (Nasdaq: KONA) announced that Jason Merritt, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has resigned to pursue other business and personal interests. Mr. Merritt has served in that position since October 2003. The Company has initiated a search for a qualified replacement.
Mark Bartholomay, Senior Vice President of Development, will serve as Chief Operating Officer on an interim basis.
Marcus Jundt, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "On behalf of the Board of Directors and myself, I'd like to extend our sincere gratitude to Jason for his leadership and contributions to our Company over so many years. We certainly wish him well in all his future pursuits. Most importantly, we are thankful that the senior management team at Kona Grill possesses sufficient bench strength to ensure business continuity until a full-time candidate is identified."
Kona Grill restaurants serve a diverse selection of mainstream American dishes as well as a variety of appetizers and entrees with an international influence.
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