Brinker International Inc.

Cece was a co-founder of Phillips-Smith in 1986. Cece has extensive retail financial management experience. Prior to starting Phillips-Smith, she was Executive Vice President-Finance and Administration of Pearle Health Services, the world s largest retail optical chain. She has been a director of many retailers, including Cheap Tickets, Hot Topic, BizMart, Michaels Stores and Brinker International. She has been a director and chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Cece is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Michigan and a CPA.

Douglas H. Brooks was elected Chief Executive Officer of the Company in January 2004, and has served as President of the Company since January 1999. Previously, Mr. Brooks served as Chili's Grill & Bar President from June 1994 to May 1998, Executive Vice President of the Company from May 1998 until January 1999, and Chief Operating Officer from May 1998 until June 2003. Mr. Brooks joined the Company as an Assistant Manager in 1978 and was promoted to General Manager later that year. He was named Area Supervisor in 1979, Regional Director in 1982, Senior Vice President – Central Region Operations in 1987, and Senior Vice President – Chili's Operations in 1992. He held this position until becoming President of Chili's in 1994. Mr. Brooks serves on the Board of Directors of Limbs for Life and is a member of the Professional Advisory Board for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Mr. Brooks has been a member of the Board of Directors since November 1999.

John Reale serves as the President of Global Business Development at Brinker International. Before his current roles, John served as Chief Operating Officer for Macaroni Grill in 2005 and Regional Vice President in 2004. Prior to joining Brinker International, John held various titles at Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, including Senior Vice President of Operations for TGI Friday's International Business.

Todd E. Diener reclaimed the position of President of Chili's Grill & Bar on June 7, 2005. He was elected Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in June 2003, having previously served as Senior Vice President and Chili's Grill & Bar President since May 1998, and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Chili's since July 1996. Mr. Diener joined the Company as a Chili's Manager Trainee in 1981 and was promoted to General Manager in 1983, Area Director in 1985, and Regional Director in 1987. Mr. Diener became Regional Vice President in 1989, a position he held until July 1996.

Wyman Roberts previously served as executive vice president and chief marketing officer for NBC's Universal Parks & Resorts for more than four years. Wyman assisted in growing market share in Orlando by 15% and reducing the spending in marketing by 20% for Universal. He also assisted in growing internet sales from $2 million to $44 million within three years. He is also a 16-year veteran of Darden Restaurants, Inc., where he held numerous marketing and financial positions, including executive vice president of marketing for Red Lobster.

Charles M. Sonsteby was elected Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in May 2001. Mr. Sonsteby joined the Company as Director of the Company's Tax, Treasury and Risk Management departments in 1990. In 1994 he was named Vice President and Treasurer and was promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance in 1997, a position he held until May 2001.

Roger F. Thomson has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary since June 1996. Mr. Thomson joined the Company as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in 1993 and was promoted to Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in 1994. Mr. Thomson served as a Director of the Company from 1993 until 1995.

Michael B. Webberman was elected Executive Vice President of Concept Services in June 2003. Mr. Webberman joined the Company in 1989 as a Senior Financial Analyst for Chili's. He was promoted to Vice President of Operations Analysis in 1996 and Vice President of Planning and Analysis in 2000. Mr. Webberman was named Senior Vice President of Concept Services in April 2001.

Mr. Wyatt has over 20 years experience in building high-growth businesses and is currently VP of Concept Development with Brinker International. Mr. Wyatt was formerly a partner with 1024 Partners, LLC, a Kirkland, WA based venture catalyst firm focused on supporting early stage high-tech and life sciences companies and has also held senior management roles at Altrec.com, Nike, Starbucks Coffee Company, Eddie Bauer Inc. and Spiegel, Inc. Mr. Wyatt received his B.S. from Iowa State University and a MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Business.

Marie Perry is the Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasury for Brinker International. In her role, Ms. Perry is primarily responsible for the company's overall corporate finance and treasury operations strategy and investor relations. Ms. Perry joined Brinker in October 2003 as the Director of Corporate Accounting and was promoted to Vice President of Corporate Accounting in April 2004. Ms. Perry joined Brinker after 12 years with American Airlines, where she was the Managing Director of Corporate Accounting. Prior to that position, she served in various roles within the company, including Managing Director of Revenue Accounting, Manager of Worker Compensation, and Manager of Financial Reporting. Before joining American, Ms. Perry worked at KPMG as an auditor where she obtained her Certified Public Accountant license. Ms. Perry holds a Masters of Business Administration degree with a concentration in finance from the University of Texas at Austin and received her undergraduate degree in Accounting from Texas A&M University College Station

Ronald Kirk , 53, is a partner in the law firm of Vinson & Elkins LLP, joining the firm in February 2005. Previously, Mr. Kirk was a partner in the law firm of Gardere Wynne Sewell, L.L.P. from 2001 until 2005 and served as the Mayor of the City of Dallas from 1995 until 2001. Mr. Kirk also serves on the Board of Directors for Dean Foods Company and PetSmart, Inc. Mr. Kirk has served on the Board of Directors since 1997 and is a member of the Executive and Governance and Nominating Committees of the Company.

Ms. Cary joined La Quinta in 2006 and oversees the Company's marketing initiatives, planning and analysis. She has more than 20 years of increasing responsibility in brand management, marketing and innovation with consumer companies such as Brinker International, Dean Foods, Gerber Products Company and Ralston Purina. Ms. Cary holds a M.B.A. from Washington University and a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Illinois.

Erle Nye , 71, is Chairman Emeritus of TXU Corp. since May 2005, having served as Chairman of the Board from 2004 to 2005, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive from 1997 to 2004, President and Chief Executive from 1995 to 1997, and President from 1987 to 1995. Mr. Nye has served on the Board of Directors of TXU Corp. from 1987 to 2005. Mr. Nye serves on the board of S&C Electric Company and on its Audit Committee. Mr. Nye also serves on the boards of many professional, civic and charitable organizations, including the University of Texas Investment Management Company where he chairs the Audit and Ethics Committee. Mr. Nye has served on the Board of Directors since November 2002 and is a member of the Audit, Executive and Governance and Nominating Committees of the Company.

John W. Mims is a successful entrepreneur and former Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. His extensive international experience includes serving as Chief Operating Officer for GetAsia.com, located in Singapore, and in various positions with Pepsi-Cola International throughout Southeast Asia. He began his career with companies such as Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola. A graduate of Morehouse College with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Mims served in the United States Air Force, where he achieved the rank of Captain. He serves as a board member for the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Foundation. In 2004, Mims was inducted into the Executive Leadership Council.

Rosendo G. Parra, 48, is a partner and founder of Daylight Partners since December, 2007. Previously, Mr. Parra served as Senior Vice President for the Home and Small Business Group of Dell, Inc. from June 2006 to April 2007, as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Dell Americas from April 2002 until June 2006, Senior Vice President and Co-General Manager, Worldwide Home and Small Business Group from April 2001 until April 2002, Senior Vice President, Americas Public and Americas International from September 1998 until April 2001, Vice President, Public and Americas International, from February 1997 until September 1998, Group Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Service, from June 1994 until February 1997, and Vice President, Dell USA from August 1993 until June 1994. He also serves on the board of YMAX/MagicJack. Mr. Parra has served on the Board of Directors since December 2004 and is a member of the Compensation and Governance and Nominating Committees of the Company.