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principal with a Boston management consulting firm and a vice president of information systems with Timberland Company.
Darren R. Jackson was named Executive Vice President — Finance and Chief Financial Officer in April 2002. Mr. Jackson joined us
in 2000 as Senior Vice President — Finance and Treasurer and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2001. Prior to that, Mr.
Jackson served as chief financial officer of the Full−Line Store Division at Nordstrom, Inc. from 1998 to 2000 and as chief financial
officer of Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Inc. from 1996 to 1998. A certified public accountant, Mr. Jackson has 14 years of experience in
the retailing industry.
Michael A. Linton was promoted to Executive Vice President — Consumer & Brand Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer in
March 2002. Mr. Linton joined us in 1999 as Senior Vice President — Strategic Marketing. Prior to that, Mr. Linton held positions as
vice president of marketing at Remington Products Corporation, maker of personal care and grooming products; vice president and
general manager of a product category at James River Corporation, a manufacturer and marketer of consumer products, food and
packaging; and a general manager at Progressive Insurance. Mr. Linton began his career at The Proctor & Gamble Company.
Michael London was promoted to Executive Vice President — General Merchandise Manager in 2001. Prior to that, he served as
Senior Vice President − General Merchandise from 1998 to 2001 and as Vice President − General Merchandise from 1996 to 1998.
Prior to joining us in 1996, Mr. London was a senior vice president for NordicTrack, a fitness equipment manufacturer, and executive
vice president for Central Tractor Farm & Country, a specialty farm products retail supplier.
Philip J. Schoonover was named Executive Vice President — New Business Development in February 2002. He was promoted to
Executive Vice President of Digital Technology Solutions in February 2001 after having served for five years as Senior Vice President
− Merchandising. Prior to joining us in 1995, Mr. Schoonover was an executive vice president for TOPS Appliance City, a retailer of
home appliances and consumer electronics. 13