Dexter A. Newman — CFO, Principal Accounting Officer & Secretary at Famous Dave's of America

Mr. Dexter A. Newman has been the Chief Financial Officer at Famous Dave's of America Inc. since April 11, 2016 and serves as its Secretary. Mr. Newman has been Principal Accounting Officer of Famous Dave's of America Inc. since October 4, 2017. He influences and shape Famous Dave's operations and transformation strategy. He assumes a number of responsibilities including all aspects of finance, supply chain and information technology. He served as Vice President and a Division Chief Financial Officer at Bloomin' Brands Inc. He was the Vice President and Treasurer and Head of Risk Management from October 2012 through October 2013 for Bloomin' Brands. From February 2002 to August 2012, he was employed in numerous roles with Best Buy Co., Inc., served as its Senior Director and Chief Financial Officer of Best Buy's Private Brands and Global Sourcing Group and previously served as Senior Director and Deputy Treasurer. Prior to his role within Treasury at Best Buy, he worked as Director, Strategy Development and Operations for Best Buy International and held numerous other roles within its finance function. He spent two years with Scotiabank. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Johns University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas.