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KAREN W. KATZ
Karen W. Katz, age 51, has been a director of Pier 1 Imports since June 2001. From the beginning of
fiscal 2008 through June 28, 2007, she was a member of the audit committee. Effective June 28, 2007,
Mrs. Katz became a member of the executive committee and the compensation committee. She has served as
president and chief executive officer of Neiman Marcus Stores since December 2002. In 2007, her responsi-
bilities were expanded and she was elevated to executive vice president, office of the chairman, The Neiman
Marcus Group. From May 2000 to December 2002, she served as president and chief executive officer of
Neiman Marcus Direct, a division of The Neiman Marcus Group. Prior to that time, she served as executive
vice president of stores for Neiman Marcus Stores from February 1998 to May 2000 and senior vice president
and director of stores of Neiman Marcus Stores from October 1996 to February 1998.
TERRY E. LONDON
Terry E. London, age 58, has been a director of Pier 1 Imports since September 2003. During fiscal 2008,
he was the chairman of the audit committee. In February 2008 London Partners LLC, a private equity
investment firm established by Mr. London in August 2000, merged into London Broadcasting Company, Inc.
Since October 2007 he has served as president of London Broadcasting Company, Inc. From May 1997 to
August 2000 he served as president and chief executive officer of Gaylord Entertainment Company, a specialty
lodging and entertainment company. Prior to that time, he served as chief financial and administrative officer
of Gaylord Entertainment from November 1991 to April 1997. He also serves as a director of Johnson
Outdoors, Inc. and Tri-Artisan Acquisition Corp.
ALEXANDER W. SMITH
Alexander W. Smith, age 55, has been a director of Pier 1 Imports, has served as its president and chief
executive officer and has been a member of Pier 1 Imports’ executive committee since February 19, 2007.
From March 2004 to February 18, 2007, Mr. Smith served as the senior executive vice president, group
president of The TJX Companies, Inc. From 2001 to March 2004, Mr. Smith served as executive vice
president, group executive, international of The TJX Companies, Inc. He also serves as a director of Papa
John’s International, Inc. Mr. Smith is not related to Cece Smith.
CECE SMITH
Cece Smith, age 63, has been a director of Pier 1 Imports since June 2007. Effective June 28, 2007, she
became a member of the nominating and corporate governance committee and the audit committee. In
September of 2007, Ms. Smith retired from her position as Managing General Partner of Phillips-Smith-
Machens Venture Partners, a venture capital firm which she co-founded in 1986 that invested in retail and
consumer businesses. She serves on the executive boards of the Dallas Symphony Association and the
Edwin L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. She also serves as a director of Brinker
International, Inc. Ms. Smith is not related to Alexander W. Smith.
TOM M. THOMAS
Tom M. Thomas, age 66, has been a director of Pier 1 Imports since September 1998. During fiscal 2008
he was the non-executive chairman of the board, chairman of the executive committee and a member of the
nominating and corporate governance committee. On February 1, 2008, he formed the law firm Thomas &
Blackwood LLP and is a partner in the firm. From August 2005 to January 31, 2008, Mr. Thomas was a
shareholder of the Winstead PC law firm (formerly known as Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C.). From
September 2001 to July 2005, he was a senior partner of Kolodey, Thomas & Blackwood, LLP, a law firm. He
was also senior partner of Thomas & Culp, LLP, a law firm, from 1994 to August 2001.
The board of directors unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” the election of each of the above
named nominees as a director.
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