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18
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 61 Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Douglas Baker 53 President and Chief Merchandising Officer, dd’s DISCOUNTS
James S. Fassio 57 President and Chief Development Officer
Michael O’Sullivan 48 President and Chief Operating Officer
Barbara Rentler 54 President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Ross Dress for Less
Lisa Panattoni 49 Group Executive Vice President, Merchandising
John G. Call 53 Group Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Balmuth joined the Board of Directors as Vice Chairman and became Chief Executive Officer 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 Officer, dd’s DISCOUNTS, since March 2011. He was Executive
Vice President, Merchandising for dd’s DISCOUNTS from June 2009 to March 2011 and Senior Vice President and General
Merchandise Manager of dd’s DISCOUNTS from December 2006 to June 2009. Mr. Baker joined Ross in November 1995 as
Vice President and 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 Hills Department Stores.
Mr. Fassio became President and Chief Development Officer in 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 became President and Chief Operating Officer in December 2009. From February 2005 to December 2009,
he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, 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, financial services and private equity clients.
Ms. Rentler has served as President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Ross Dress for Less, since December 2009, with
responsibility for all merchandising categories at Ross. 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 Officer of dd’s DISCOUNTS from February 2005 to December 2006, Senior Vice
President and Chief Merchandising Officer 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.