Bob Evans Farms Inc.today announced a series of organizational changes in its restaurant division.

Roger Williams, president - Bob Evans Restaurants, has decided to retire after nearly 42 years with the organization. Williams plans to stay with the Columbus, Ohio, company through the end of February to assist with several other organizational transitions taking place effective Feb. 2 in the restaurant division.

Chariman and CEO Steve Davis said, “We wish to thank Roger Williams for the contributions he has made during his long and distinguished career at Bob Evans. Roger has been a driving force in the growth of both our restaurant and food products divisions for more than four decades, and we are grateful for the leadership he has provided in helping to make us the company that we are today.”