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17
Executive Offi cers of the Registrant
The following sets forth the names and ages of our executive offi cers, indicating each person’s principal occupation or
employment during at least the past fi ve years. The term of offi ce is at the discretion of our Board of Directors.
Name Age Position
Michael Balmuth 60 Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Offi cer
Douglas Baker 52 President and Chief Merchandising Offi cer, dd’s DISCOUNTS
James S. Fassio 56 President and Chief Development Offi cer
Michael O’Sullivan 47 President and Chief Operating Offi cer
Barbara Rentler 53 President and Chief Merchandising Offi cer, Ross Dress for Less
Lisa Panattoni 48 Group Executive Vice President, Merchandising
John G. Call 52 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Offi cer
Mr. Balmuth joined the Board of Directors as Vice Chairman and became Chief Executive Offi cer in September 1996. From
February 2005 to December 2009, he also served as President. He was Executive Vice President, Merchandising from July 1993
to September 1996 and Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager from November 1989 to July 1993. Before
joining Ross, he was Senior Vice President and General Merchandising Manager at Bon Marché in Seattle from September 1988
to November 1989. From April 1986 to September 1988, he served as Executive Vice President and General Merchandising
Manager for Karen Austin Petites.
Mr. Baker has served as President and Chief Merchandising Offi cer of dd’s DISCOUNTS since March 2011. He was Executive
Vice President, Merchandising dd’s DISCOUNTS from June 2009 to March 2011 and Senior Vice President, General Merchandise
Manager of dd’s DISCOUNTS from December 2006 to June 2009. Mr. Baker joined Ross in November 1995 as Vice President
Divisional Merchandise Manager. Prior to joining Ross, he worked for Value City Department Stores from 1984 to 1995. His
previous retail experience also includes Marshall’s and Hill Department Stores.
Mr. Fassio has served as President and Chief Development Offi cer since December 2009. Prior to this, he was Executive Vice
President, Property Development, Construction and Store Design from February 2005 to December 2009. From March 1991
to February 2005, he served as Senior Vice President, Property Development, Construction and Store Design. He joined the
Company in June 1988 as Vice President of Real Estate. Prior to joining Ross, Mr. Fassio held various retail and real estate
positions with Safeway Stores, Inc.
Mr. O’Sullivan has served as President and Chief Operating Offi cer since December 2009. From February 2005 to December
2009, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Offi cer, after joining Ross in September 2003 as Senior
Vice President, Strategic Planning and Marketing. From 1991 to 2003, Mr. O’Sullivan was a partner with Bain & Company
providing consulting advice to retail, consumer goods, fi nancial services and private equity clients.
Ms. Rentler has served as President and Chief Merchandising Offi cer of Ross Dress for Less since December 2009. From
December 2006 to December 2009, she was Executive Vice President, Merchandising, with responsibility for all Ross apparel
and apparel-related products. She also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Offi cer of dd’s DISCOUNTS
from February 2005 to December 2006, Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Offi cer of dd’s DISCOUNTS from January
2004 to February 2005 and Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager at Ross Dress for Less from February 2001
to January 2004. Prior to that, she held various merchandising positions since joining the Company in February 1986.