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In addition, as of December 31, 2011, 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 13 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for
further lease-related disclosures.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is involved in litigation and various legal matters arising in the normal course of business,
including matters related to employment, retail, intellectual property and various regulatory compliance
activities. The Company has considered facts related to legal and regulatory matters and opinions of counsel
handling these matters, and does not believe the ultimate resolution of these proceedings will have a material
adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
Item 4A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE REGISTRANT
The following table sets forth information about 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 ............ 87 Chairman of the Board (1)
Timothy P. Boyle .......... 62 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director (1)
Michael W. Blackford ....... 43 Vice President of Global Innovation
Kerry W. Barnes ........... 60 Vice President of Retail
Timothy C. Bartels ......... 47 Vice President of Global Footwear Sales
Peter J. Bragdon ........... 49 Senior Vice President of Legal and Corporate Affairs, General Counsel and
Secretary (1)
Thomas B. Cusick .......... 44 Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (1)
Daniel A. Dougherty ........ 59 Vice President of Global Distribution
Mitchell C. Fields .......... 64 Vice President of Global Apparel Sales
James T. Gorman .......... 64 Vice President of Footwear Manufacturing
Daniel G. Hanson .......... 53 Vice President of Marketing
Lisa A. Kulok ............. 46 Vice President of Global Marketplace Planning and Customer Operations
Michael W. McCormick ..... 49 Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing (1)
Adrienne L. Moser ......... 50 Vice President of Apparel and Design
Mark J. Nenow ............ 54 Vice President of Global Footwear Merchandising
Fredrick R. Pond ........... 54 Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Susan G. Popp ............. 56 Vice President of Global Human Resources
Bryan L. Timm ............ 48 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (1)
William Tung ............. 47 Vice President of Latin America/Asia Pacific, Direct and Distributor Sales
Patrick J. Werner ........... 56 Vice President of Global Apparel Manufacturing
Paul E. Zaengle ............ 40 Vice President of E-Commerce
(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.
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