Effective January 17, 2020, Alan Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Potbelly Corporation will temporarily assume the responsibilities of principal financial officer until such time as the Company appoints an interim or permanent Chief Financial Officer. In addition, effective January 17, 2020, William Atkins the company's Vice President, Controller, will temporarily assume the responsibilities of principal accounting officer of the Company until such time as the Company appoints an interim or permanent Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Atkins has served as company's Vice President, Controller since he joined the Company in July 2019.

Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Atkins was at InnerWorkings Inc. from October 2011 to June 2019 and last served as its Global Controller.