Christopher R. Thomas, 42, has been promoted...

Christopher R. Thomas, 42, has been promoted to the newly established post of executive vice president, finance of Sizzler International Inc., formerly Collins Foods Inc.

Thomas, who has been vice president of finance and chief financial officer of the Los Angeles-based company since 1985, retains the title of chief financial officer.

He began his career at Collins Foods in 1984, following seven years with the accounting firm of Arthur Andersen & Co.