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Charles W. Haubiel II is responsible for our legal and real estate affairs. He was promoted to his current role and
assumed responsibility for real estate in January 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Haubiel was promoted to Senior Vice
President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in November 2004. Mr. Haubiel joined us in 1997 as Senior
Staff Counsel and was promoted to Director, Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary in 1999, and to Vice
President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in 2000.
Norman J. Rankin is responsible for our alternative product sourcing and wholesale operations. He assumed
his current role in January 2008, after serving as Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager with
responsibility for consumables and hardware. Mr. Rankin joined us in 1998 as Vice President, Consumables upon our
merger with Mac Frugals Bargains Close-outs, Inc., a discount retailer. In 1999, Mr. Rankin was promoted to Senior
Vice President.
Robert S. Segal is responsible for merchandising in the furniture and home categories. Mr. Segal joined us in 2004
as Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Furniture, and was promoted to his current role in January
2008. Prior to joining us, Mr. Segal served as a Divisional Vice President, Housewares and Home for Shopko, a
discount retailer, from 1995 to 2004.
Harold A. Wilson is responsible for warehousing, distributing, and transporting merchandise. Mr. Wilson joined
us in 1995. Prior to joining us, Mr. Wilson was the Vice President of Distribution for retailer Limited Stores and
held a senior position in the distribution department at retailer Neiman-Marcus.
Timothy A. Johnson is responsible for our strategic planning and investor relations functions. He was promoted
to Vice President, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations in February 2004. He joined us in 2000 as Director
of Strategic Planning.
Paul A. Schroeder is responsible for internal and external financial reporting and accounting operations
including payroll, accounts payable, and inventory control. Mr. Schroeder joined us as Director, Accounting
Operations in April 2005, and was promoted to Vice President, Controller in September 2005. Prior to joining
us, Mr. Schroeder was Director of Finance at American Signature, Inc., a furniture retailer, and held various
finance positions at Limited Brands, Inc., a clothing and fashion retailer.