TAMPA Kristie Farnell, who has worked in executive financial roles for several companies, was named CFO of the Columbia Restaurant Group.
She replaces Dennis Fedorovich, who is leaving but will remain with the company as an adviser and on the board of the company, according to a statement. The Columbia Restaurant Group, which dates back to 1905 and is headquartered in Ybor City, has 12 locations, under the brands Columbia, Ulele, Goody Goody and Cha Cha Coconuts and some 1,400 employees.
Fedorovich says the move was part of a long-term succession delayed because of the COVID-19 crisis. Farnell, who started with the Columbia in July, most recently worked as Controller at PDQ Restaurant group, with other experience at Walkabout Air Inc. and Navigant Consulting Inc.