Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. announced that Phyllis A. Knight has joined the company, effective October 24, 2016, as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Concurrently, David G. Burke has assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of DRH, and Michael Ansley will continue as Executive Chairman of the Board in accordance in keeping with the previously announced succession plan. Ms. Knight brings more than 30 years of finance, accounting and leadership experience.  She has served in several senior executive positions in the manufacturing, home builder and mortgage services industries.

 She most recently served as EVP and CFO of Polar Corporation.