Complex sentence: Evins was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Cracker Barrel from its founding in 1969 to 2001, and as chairman of the board from 2001 until his retirement in 2004.
Split into simpler sentences: Evins was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cracker Barrel from 1969 to 2001. He served as the chairman of Cracker Barrel from 2001 until his retirement in 2004.