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In addition, as of December 31, 2009, we leased over 100 locations globally for the operation of our branded
and outlet retail stores. We also have several leases globally for office space, warehouse facilities, storage space,
vehicles and equipment, among other things. See Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for
further lease-related disclosures.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
Item 4. [RESERVED]
Item 4A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE REGISTRANT
The following table sets forth our executive officers and certain key employees. All information is as of the
date of the filing of this report.
Name Age Position
Gertrude Boyle ............. 86 Chairman of the Board (1)
Timothy P. Boyle ........... 60 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director (1)
Darwin K. Agena ........... 51 Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Kerry W. Barnes ............ 59 Vice President of Retail
Timothy C. Bartels .......... 45 Vice President of Global Footwear Sales
Peter J. Bragdon ............ 47 Senior Vice President of Legal and Corporate Affairs, General Counsel
and Secretary (1)
Thomas B. Cusick ........... 42 Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (1)
Daniel A. Dougherty ......... 57 Vice President Global Distribution
Mitchell C. Fields ........... 62 Vice President of Global Apparel Sales
James T. Gorman ........... 62 Vice President Footwear Manufacturing
Daniel G. Hanson ........... 51 Vice President of Marketing
Lisa A. Kulok .............. 44 Vice President Global Marketplace Planning and Customer Operations
Michael W. McCormick ...... 47 Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing (1)
Mark J. Nenow ............. 52 Vice President of Global Footwear Merchandising
Susan S. Parham ............ 51 Vice President Global Apparel, Accessories and Equipment
Susan G. Popp .............. 54 Vice President of Global Human Resources (1)
Bryan L. Timm ............. 46 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (1)
William Tung .............. 45 Vice President of Latin America and Asia Pacific (1)
Patrick J. Werner ............ 54 Vice President of Global Apparel Manufacturing
(1) These individuals are considered Executive Officers of Columbia.
Gertrude Boyle has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since 1983. Columbia was founded by her
parents in 1938 and managed by her husband, Neal Boyle, from 1964 until his death in 1970. Mrs. Boyle also
served as our President from 1970 to 1988. Mrs. Boyle is Timothy P. Boyle’s mother.
Timothy P. Boyle joined Columbia in 1971 as General Manager and has served as President and Chief
Executive Officer since 1988. He has been a member of the Board of Directors since 1978. Mr. Boyle is also a
member of the Board of Directors of Northwest Natural Gas Company and Craft Brewers Alliance, Inc.
Mr. Boyle is Gertrude Boyle’s son.
Darwin K. Agena joined Columbia in January 2008 as Chief Information Officer and was named Vice
President, Chief Information Officer in October 2009. From 2004 to 2007, Mr. Agena served as Vice President of
Management Information Systems at Warner Bros. Entertainment. From 1988 to 2004, Mr. Agena held various
positions at Colgate Palmolive Company.
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