Chad Devorak was named sr. vice president of operations for Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar.

In this newly created position, Devorak becomes responsible for all aspects of operations within Houlihan’s central division. Devorak spent the past 20 years with Yard House in various roles, most recently as regional vice president of operations.

Also, Bill Leibengood was named chief marketing officer and Terry Harryman chief financial officer of HRI, parent company of Houlihan’s. Harryman replaces Bob Nygren who left the company to become chief executive officer at Wild Wing Café.