Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. announced that Judith A. Shoulak will retire as EVP and President, North America, effective June 30, 2017.

“On behalf of the entire management team, I would like to thank Judy for her nearly 16 years of tireless service at Buffalo Wild Wings,” says Sally Smith, chief executive officer and President of Buffalo Wild Wings. “Judy has played a key role in a wide variety of executive capacities and her intimate knowledge of the restaurant business has enabled her to be an agent of positive change throughout the company. We are very grateful to Judy for her dedication and leadership and wish her the best in the future.”

Shoulak says, “I am proud of the company’s accomplishments during my tenure and the recent progress we have made in implementing our strategic plan. Buffalo Wild Wings is an extraordinary company and it has been an honor to come to work here every day. While I will miss working with a great leadership team, talented team members and dedicated franchisees, I am confident that Buffalo Wild Wings is on track to achieve its objectives as it becomes an even stronger, more profitable restaurant company.”

The company intends to eliminate the President, North America position upon Shoulak’s retirement. Shoulak’s team will report to our Chief Operating Officer upon Shoulak’s retirement.

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