On February 15, 2022, Lon Ledwith, Executive Vice President of Operations of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. notified the company that he has decided to retire after over 18 years of service to the Company. The effective date of his retirement is expected to be in May 2022. Upon Mr. Ledwith's retirement, Christopher P. Pinsak will assume the principal operating officer responsibilities for the Company.

Mr. Pinsak has served as the company's Senior Vice President of Operations since January 2019. Previously he served as the Senior Regional Vice President from November 2004 to December 2018. Mr. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Pinsak served as the Director of Operations for Wood Ranch BBQ from November 2000 to October 2004.