On January 21, 2015, Edward A. Greene, the Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. notified the company that he desires to retire from his position with the company effective on or about November 2, 2015, as mutually agreed upon by Mr. Greene and the company. In addition, the company announced on January 21, 2015 that it is conducting a search for a new Senior Vice President, Marketing. Effective upon the hire of a new Senior Vice President, Marketing, the Company's current Senior Vice President, Marketing, Christopher A. Ciavarra, will remain with the company in a new leadership role.