Einstein Bros 2004 Annual Report Download - page 9

Download and view the complete annual report

Please find page 9 of the 2004 Einstein Bros annual report below. You can navigate through the pages in the report by either clicking on the pages listed below, or by using the keyword search tool below to find specific information within the annual report.

Page out of 65

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/949373/000104746905006202/a2153240z10-k.htm[9/11/2014 10:13:29 AM]
could result in the imposition of sanctions, including the closing of locations for an indeterminate period of time or third-party litigation. Our
manufacturing, commissary and distribution facilities are licensed and subject to regulation by either federal, state or local health and fire codes,
and the operation of our trucks are subject to Department of Transportation regulations. We are also subject to federal and state environmental
regulations.
Our franchise operations are subject to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulation and various state laws, which regulate the offer and sale
of franchises. Several state laws also regulate substantive aspects of the franchisor-franchisee relationship. The FTC requires us to furnish to
prospective franchisees a franchise offering circular containing prescribed information. Some states in which we
9
might consider franchising also regulate the sale of franchises and require registration of the franchise-offering circular with state authorities.
Employees
As of December 28, 2004, we had 7,546 employees, of whom 7,260 were store personnel, 79 were plant and support services personnel, and
207 were corporate personnel. Most store personnel work part-time and are paid on an hourly basis. We have never experienced a work stoppage
and our employees are not represented by a labor organization. We believe that our employee relations are good.
Executive Officers
Set forth below is information with respect to our executive officers:
Name
Age
Position
Paul J.B. Murphy III 50 Chief Executive Officer and Director
Michael J. Mrlik II 47 Chief Operating Officer
Richard P. Dutkiewicz 49 Chief Financial Officer
Jill B.W. Sisson 57 General Counsel and Secretary
Susan E. Daggett 44 Chief Strategy Officer
Paul J.B. Murphy III. Mr. Murphy was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chairman in October 2003. He served as Acting
Chairman until October 2004. Mr. Murphy joined us in December 1997 as Senior Vice President—Operations and had served as Executive Vice
President—Operations since March 1998. Mr. Murphy was appointed our Chief Operating Officer in June 2002. From July 1996 until
December 1997, Mr. Murphy was Chief Operating Officer of one of our former area developers. From August 1992 until July 1996, Mr. Murphy
was Director of Operations of R&A Foods, L.L.C., an area developer of Boston Chicken. Mr. Murphy has a B.A. degree from Washington and Lee
University.
Michael J. Mrlik II. Mr. Mrlik was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in October 2004. Mr. Mrlik joined us in October 1997 and has served
in several capacities since then. He was our Executive Vice President—Operations since October 2003, and previously served as our Senior Vice
President—Operations (May 2002—October 2003), Vice President—Operations (January 2000—May 2002), Vice President—Franchise
(July 1999—January 2000), and Vice President—Operations (October 1997—July 1999). Mr. Mrlik has a B.A. degree from Washington and Lee
University.
Richard P. Dutkiewicz. Mr. Dutkiewicz joined us in October 2003 as Chief Financial Officer. From May 2003 to October 2003,
Mr. Dutkiewicz was Vice President—Information Technology of Sirenza Microdevices, Inc., a publicly traded telecommunications component
manufacturer located in Broomfield, Colorado. In May 2003, Sirenza Microdevices, Inc. had acquired Vari-L Company, Inc., a publicly traded
telecommunications component manufacturer. From January 2001 to May 2003, Mr. Dutkiewicz was Vice President—Finance, Chief Financial
Officer of Vari-L Company, Inc. From April 1995 to January 2001, Mr. Dutkiewicz was Vice President—Finance, Chief Financial Officer,
Secretary and Treasurer of Coleman Natural Products, Inc., located in Denver, Colorado, a leading supplier of branded natural beef in the United
States. Mr. Dutkiewicz's previous experience includes senior financial management positions at Tetrad Corporation, MicroLithics Corporation and
various divisions of United Technologies Corporation. Mr. Dutkiewicz was an Audit Manager at KPMG LLP. Mr. Dutkiewicz received a BBA
degree from Loyola University of Chicago and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Financial Executives
International and the Association for Corporate Growth.
10