Domino’s Director to be Appointed to Commerce Post by Obama

July 27, 2009 – Ann Arbor, MI – In a filing with the SEC, Domino’s Pizza revealed that one of it’s Directors, Dennis F. Hightower had noticed the company that he was resigning to become Deputy Secretary of Commerce:

“On July 21, 2009, Dennis F. Hightower provided written notice to Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company, effective July 21, 2009. Mr. Hightower stated that his resignation was required due to the President of the United States’ intent to nominate Mr. Hightower to the position of Deputy Secretary of Commerce. Mr. Hightower confirmed that the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.”