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John C. Martin is responsible for merchandising. Prior to joining us in 2003, Mr. Martin was President of Garden
Ridge Corporation, an arts and crafts retailer. Garden Ridge Corporation filed for bankruptcy on February 2,
2004. Mr. Martin also served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Michaels Stores, Inc., an arts and crafts
retailer, and President, Retail Stores Division of OfficeMax Incorporated, an office supply retailer.
Brad A. Waite is responsible for human resources, loss prevention, risk management, and administrative
services. Mr. Waite joined us in 1988 as Director of Employee Relations and has held various human resources
management and senior management positions prior to his promotion to Executive Vice President in July 2000.
Lisa M. Bachmann is responsible for information technology, merchandise planning, and merchandise allocation
functions. Ms. Bachmann joined us as Senior Vice President of Merchandise Planning, Allocation and Presentation
in March 2002, and was promoted to her current role in August 2005. Prior to joining us, Ms. Bachmann was
Senior Vice President of Planning and Allocation at Ames Department Stores, Inc., a discount retailer.
Christopher T. Chapin is responsible for store operations, including store standards, customer service, personnel
development, program implementation, and execution. Prior to joining us in May 2008, Mr. Chapin was
President and Chief Executive Officer at Facility Source Inc., a retail facility maintenance and management
provider, and Vice President and Director of Store Operations at Limited Brands, Inc., a retailer.
Robert C. Claxton is responsible for marketing, merchandise presentation, and sales promotion. Prior to
joining us in 2005, Mr. Claxton served as General Manager and Executive Vice President of Initiative Media,
an advertising and communications company, and Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of
Montgomery Ward, a retailer.
Joe R. Cooper was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in February 2004, and is
responsible for our finance functions. He oversees treasury, tax, and investor relations, as well as the reporting,
planning, and control functions of the business. Mr. Cooper joined us as Vice President of Strategic Planning
and Investor Relations in May 2000. In July 2000, he assumed responsibility for the treasury department and
was appointed Vice President, Treasurer.
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 Frugal’s 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 at Limited Brands, Inc., a
retailer, and held a senior position in the distribution department at Neiman-Marcus, Inc., a luxury retailer.
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 retailer.