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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Like many retailers, we have been named in class action lawsuits, primarily in California, alleging violation of wage and hour
laws and consumer protection laws. Class action litigation remains pending as of January 30, 2016.
We are also party to various other legal and regulatory proceedings arising in the normal course of business. Actions filed
against us may include commercial, product and product safety, customer, intellectual property, and labor and employment-
related claims, including lawsuits in which private plaintiffs or governmental agencies allege that we violated federal, state,
and/or local laws. Actions against us are in various procedural stages. Many of these proceedings raise factual and legal
issues and are subject to uncertainties.
We believe that the resolution of our pending class action litigation and other currently pending legal and regulatory
proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
The following sets forth the names and ages of our executive officers, indicating each person's principal occupation or
employment during at least the past five years. The term of office is at the discretion of our Board of Directors.
Name
Age
Position
Michael Balmuth
65
Executive Chairman of the Board
Barbara Rentler
58
Chief Executive Officer
Bernie Brautigan
51
President, Merchandising, Ross Dress for Less
James S. Fassio
61
President and Chief Development Officer
Brian Morrow
56
President and Chief Merchandising Officer, dd's DISCOUNTS
Michael O’Sullivan
52
President and Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Panattoni
53
President, Merchandising, Ross Dress for Less
John G. Call
57
Executive Vice President, Finance and Legal, and Corporate Secretary
Michael J. Hartshorn
48
Group Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Balmuth has served as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2014. From 1996 to 2014, he was Vice
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer. He also served as President from 2005 to 2009. Previously,
Mr. Balmuth was Executive Vice President, Merchandising from 1993 to 1996 and Senior Vice President and General
Merchandise Manager from 1989 to 1993. Before joining Ross, he was Senior Vice President and General Merchandising
Manager at Bon Marché in Seattle from 1988 to 1989 and Executive Vice President and General Merchandising Manager for
Karen Austin Petites from 1986 to 1988.
Ms. Rentler has served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors since 2014. From 2009 to 2014,
she was President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Ross Dress for Less and Executive Vice President, Merchandising, from
2006 to 2009. She also served at dd’s DISCOUNTS as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer from 2005
to 2006 and Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer from 2004 to 2005. Prior to that, she held various
merchandising positions since joining the Company in 1986.
Mr. Brautigan has served as President, Merchandising, Ross Dress for Less since March 2016, with responsibility for the
Ladies and Children’s apparel businesses, Shoes, and Accessories. Previously, he was Group Executive Vice President,
Merchandising, Ross Dress for Less from 2014 to 2016. He was also Executive Vice President of Merchandising at Ross
from 2009 to 2014, Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, from 2006 to 2009, and Group Vice President
of Shoes from 2003 to 2006. Prior to Ross, he spent 20 years in various merchandising positions at Macy’s East.