CFO Selections Places Chief Financial Officer for Lonestar Steakhouse/Texas Land & Cattle

Plano, Texas - We are pleased to announce that Tommy James has been named CFO for Plano Texas based Lone Star Steakhouse/Texas Land & Cattle Company. Mr. James brings more than 20 years of experience to this growing company. Most recently he held the position of Senior Director of Finance - Retail Operations for Coldwater Creek, a $1.2B multi- channel retailer.  The CFO Selections team is proud to have worked with the Lone Star team and we wish Mr. James much success in his new position.

About Lone Star Steakhouse/Texas Land & Cattle
Lone Star restaurants embrace an authentic roadhouse theme and serve mesquite-grilled steaks, which are hand-cut fresh daily at each restaurant. The menu includes "Texas-sized" portions of food, including a variety of combinations that are sure to please. With daily specials for lunch and dinner, a variety of appetizers and desserts and a full-service bar, Lone Star is a destination restaurant. Upbeat country and western music, Texas artifacts, and excellent service standards enhance the Lone Star experience.

After a December 2006 merger with Lone Star Funds, a Texas-based private equity firm, the Lone Star brand began a new and exciting era. Today, the company operates over 150 Lone Star restaurants, which are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

About CFO Selections
CFO Selections provides finance and accounting executive search and interim consulting services to a wide range of organizations in the West. The company focuses on locating and recruiting the highest caliber senior-level talent available. Its team of consulting CFOs works in a collaborative and problem-solving way to generate maximum results. CFO Selections' trusted executives have assisted many clients in bridging the gap to profitable growth by tailoring their services to meet exacting situations.

CFO Selections is headquartered in Bellevue, WA and can be reached by contacting Managing Partner Tom Varga at (206) 686-4480 ext. 123, or tom@cfoselections.com