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Michael A. Schlonsky is responsible for talent management and oversight of human resources. He was promoted to Senior Vice
President, Human Resources in August 2012. Mr. Schlonsky was promoted to Vice President, Associate Relations and
Benefits in 2010 and assumed responsibility for compensation in 2011. Prior to that, Mr. Schlonsky was promoted to Vice
President, Associate Relations and Risk Management in 2005. Mr. Schlonsky joined us in 1993 as Staff Counsel and was
promoted to Director, Risk Management in 1998, and to Vice President, Risk Management and Administrative Services in
2000.
Andrew D. Stein is responsible for marketing, advertising, brand development and merchandise presentation. Mr. Stein joined
us in 2013 as Senior Vice President, Chief Customer Officer. Prior to joining us, Mr. Stein was the Chief Marketing Officer at
Kmart, a division of Sears Holding Corporation, a retailer.
Stewart W. Wenerstrom is responsible for information technology. Mr. Wenerstrom was promoted to Senior Vice President,
Chief Information Officer in 2013. He was promoted to Vice President, Program Management Office in 2012. Prior to that,
Mr. Wenerstrom was promoted to Vice President, Merchandise Support in 2007 and prior to that he was promoted to Vice
President, Furniture Allocation and Replenishment in 2005. He joined us in 2003 as Director, Merchandise Information Office.
Prior to joining us, Mr. Wenerstrom was as associate partner with Accenture, a consulting firm.
Martha Withers-Hall is responsible for merchandising in our Soft Home, Hard Home, and Home Décor & Furniture
merchandise categories. Ms. Withers-Hall joined us in 2013 as Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager for our
Furniture and Home merchandise categories. Prior to joining us, Ms. Withers-Hall held various senior merchandising
positions, including Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, with Stage Stores, Inc., a department store retailer
and Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager with Stein Mart, Inc., a discount clothing, accessories and
housewares retailer.
Paul A. Schroeder is responsible for internal and external financial reporting and accounting operations including payroll,
accounts payable, and inventory control. Mr. Schroeder joined us as Director, Accounting Operations in April 2005, and was
promoted to Vice President, Controller in September 2005. Prior to joining us, Mr. Schroeder was Director of Finance at
American Signature, Inc., a furniture retailer, and held various finance positions with Limited Brands, Inc., a retailer.