Prominent restaurant group names new CFO

TAMPA — Kristie Farnell, who has worked in executive financial roles for several companies, was named CFO of the Columbia Restaurant Group.

She replaces Dennis Fedorovich, who is leaving but will remain with the company as an adviser and on the board of the company, according to a statement.  The Columbia Restaurant Group, which dates back to 1905 and is headquartered in Ybor City, has 12 locations, under the brands Columbia, Ulele, Goody Goody and Cha Cha Coconuts and some 1,400 employees.