People: Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW)

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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position
Clark, Maxine 60 2004 Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Bear
Haugh, John 46 2009 President, Chief Marketing and Merchandising Bear
Klocke, Tina 49 2009 Chief Operations and Financial Bear, Treasurer, Secretary
Finnegan, David 39 2009 Chief Information and Logistics Bear
Kroll, Teresa 54 2001 Chief Marketing Bear
Fencl, Eric 46 2008 Chief Bearrister, General Counsel
Ebsworth, Barney 74 2000 Director Emeritus
Gould, James 60 2000 Director
Reisler, William 52 2000 Director
Fiala, Mary 57 2005 Director
Mucci, Louis 67 2004 Director
Peterson, Coleman 60 2005 Director
Ryan, Joan 63 2006 Director
Savitt, Katherine 45 2009 Director
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Biographies

Name Description
Clark, Maxine Maxine Clark has been Chief Executive Bear since she founded Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. in 1997. She was President from inception in 1997 to April 2004, and has served as Chairman of Board of Directors since conversion to a corporation in April 2000. She was initially elected to Board of Directors pursuant to the terms of a stockholders’ agreement which terminated upon the closing of the Company’s initial public offering in 2004. Ms. Clark was re-elected as a director at 2005 and 2008 Annual Meetings of Stockholders. Prior to founding Build-A-Bear Workshop, Ms. Clark was the President of Payless ShoeSource, Inc. from 1992 until 1996. Before joining Payless, Ms. Clark spent over 19 years in various divisions of The May Department Stores Company in areas including merchandise development, merchandise planning, merchandise research, marketing and product development. Ms. Clark has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia.
Haugh, John Mr. John N. Haugh joined Build-A-Bear Workshop in March 2009 as President and Chief Marketing and Merchandising Bear. Prior to joining Build-A-Bear Workshop, Mr. Haugh served as President of It’s Sugar, LLC, a candy and confectionary retailer. Previously, Mr. Haugh served as President of Mars Retail Group from January 2004 to December 2007, where he led all retail business operations for this subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated. Prior to this position, he was Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President, Worldwide Business Development at Payless ShoeSource, Inc. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Haugh was Executive Vice President, Marketing and Sales for Universal Studios, Inc. Early in his career Mr. Haugh held marketing and sales positions at General Mills, Inc. Mr. Haugh earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Wisconsin and his Master of Business Administration at the International Institute of Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Klocke, Tina Ms. Tina Klocke has been Chief Financial Bear of Build-A-Bear Workshop since November 1997, Treasurer since April 2000, and Secretary since February 2004 and in March 2009, she assumed responsibility for store operations and now holds the title of Chief Operations and Financial Bear. Prior to joining the Company, she was the Controller for Clayton Corporation, a manufacturing company, where she supervised all accounting and finance functions as well as human resources. Prior to joining Clayton Corporation in 1990, she was the controller for Love Real Estate Company, a diversified investment management and development firm. She began her career in 1982 with Ernst & Young LLP.
Finnegan, David Dave Finnegan joined Build-A-Bear Workshop in December 1999 as Director Inbearmation Technology and was named Chief Information Bear in January 2007, adding logistics responsibilities in March 2009 to become Chief Information and Logistics Bear. Prior to joining the company, Dave held information systems management positions at Novell, Inc. in Provo Utah and Interchange Technologies Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri. Dave is a member of the St. Louis Regional Chief Information Officer Forum and the NSB Executive Client Advisory Board. He was instrumental in the development of buildabearville.com—the company’s virtual world stuffed with fun.
Kroll, Teresa Teresa Kroll has been the Chief Marketing Bear of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. since September 2001. Prior to joining Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., Ms. Kroll was Vice President-Advertising for The WIZ, a unit of Cablevision, from 1999 to 2001. From 1995 to 1999, Ms. Kroll was Director of Marketing for Montgomery Ward Holding Corp., a department store retailer. From 1980 to 1994 Ms. Kroll held various administrative and marketing positions for Venture Stores, Inc.
Fencl, Eric Eric Fencl joined Build-A-Bear Workshop in July 2008 as Chief Bearrister—General Counsel. In March 2009, he assumed responsibility for international franchising and human resources. He now holds the title of Chief Bearrister, General Counsel and International Franchising. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Fencl was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Outsourcing Solutions Inc., a national accounts receivable management firm from August 1998 to June 2008. From September 1990 to August 1998, he held legal positions for Monsanto Company, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, and Bryan Cave LLP. Mr. Fencl began his career in 1984 as an auditor with Arthur Young & Company. Mr. Fencl, earned his bachelor’s and law degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a member of the Missouri and Illinois Bar Associations and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Ebsworth, Barney Barney Ebsworth was initially elected to Board of Directors of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. pursuant to the terms of a stockholders’ agreement which terminated upon the closing of the Company’s initial public offering in 2004. Mr. Ebsworth has served on Board of Directors since conversion to a corporation in April 2000, and he served on an advisory board to predecessor entity prior to that time. Mr. Ebsworth is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Windsor, Inc., formed in 1979 for the purpose of providing financing for venture capital, real estate and other investments. Mr. Ebsworth was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of INTRAV, a general agency formed in 1959 for the purpose of selling travel to individuals and businesses, until the company was sold in 1999. Mr. Ebsworth also founded Royal Cruise Line and Clipper Cruise Line in 1972 and 1981, respectively. He was the Chairman of those companies from inception to the time they were sold in 1986 and 1997, respectively. Mr. Ebsworth is also a Trustee of the Seattle Art Museum and a member of the Trustees Council and Co-Chairman of the Collectors Committee of the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. Mr. Ebsworth has a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
Gould, James James M. Gould was initially elected to Board of Directors of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. pursuant to the terms of a stockholders’ agreement which terminated upon the closing of the Company’s initial public offering in 2004, and then he was re-elected to Board at 2006 Annual Meeting. Mr. Gould has served on Board of Directors since conversion to a corporation in April 2000, and he served on an advisory board to predecessor entity prior to that time. Mr. Gould is a Managing General Partner of The Walnut Group, a group of affiliated venture capital funds, and he has held that position since 1994. He is also the Managing Member of Gould Venture Group V, LLC, a diversified financial concern, and is the owner of Management One Ltd., a firm he founded that represents professional athletes. He serves on several private company boards, including Stir Crazy, Inc., and The O’Gara Group. He has served on numerous charitable boards, including Prevent Child Abuse America, Camp BrightLight in partnership with the YMCA and the Cincinnati Ballet Company. Mr. Gould has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Wisconsin.
Reisler, William William Reisler was initially elected to Board of Directors of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. pursuant to the terms of a stockholders’ agreement which terminated upon the closing of the Company’s initial public offering in 2004 and has served on the Board of Directors since conversion to a corporation in April 2000, and he served on an advisory board to predecessor entity prior to that time. Mr. Reisler is Managing Partner of Consumer Growth Partners, a private equity sponsor focused on specialty retail and consumer growth companies. He has over 25 years of experience in private equity and venture capital. He was a co-founder of Kansas City Equity Partners which, with affiliates, grew to over $3 billion in assets. Previously, he worked in new product development at Hallmark Cards, Inc. and strategic planning for Sprint Corporation. He serves as a Director of two private companies, Wild Things, LC and Three Dog Bakery, Inc., and he serves as an Executive Committee Member for Peruvian Connection, Inc. Within the civic community he currently serves as a Director of the Harry S. Truman Library Institute and as a Director of the Kansas City Arts Incubator.
Fiala, Mary Mary Lou Fiala was originally appointed to the Board at a regular Board meeting on January 26, 2005, and then she was re-elected at 2005 and 2008 annual meetings of stockholders. Since 1998, Ms. Fiala has served as Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Regency Centers Corporation, a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership and operation of grocery anchored shopping centers. In her role as Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Fiala is responsible for the operational management of Regency’s retail centers nationwide. Prior to working with Regency, Ms. Fiala served as Managing Director of Security Capital Global Strategic Group Incorporated, where she was responsible for the development of operating systems for the firm’s retail-related initiatives. Previously, she also served as Senior Vice President and Director of Stores for Macy’s East/Federated Department Stores, Inc. Before her tenure at Macy’s, Ms. Fiala was Senior Vice President of Henri Bendel and Senior Vice President and Regional Director of stores for Federated’s Burdine’s Division. Ms. Fiala is a past Board member of Pacific Retail Trust and City Center Retail. She is the current Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the International Council of Shopping Centers, and Board of Directors of the Regency Centers Corporation and Stir Crazy, Inc., a privately held restaurant chain. Ms. Fiala earned a bachelor’s of science degree from Miami University.
Mucci, Louis Louis Mucci was originally appointed to the Board at a regular Board meeting on November 17, 2004, and then he was re-elected at 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Mucci recently held the position of Chief Financial Officer at BJ’s Restaurants, Inc., a public company, and served on that company’s Board of Directors from May 2002 until September 2005. Mr. Mucci currently serves as an advisor to the Board of Directors of BJ’s Restaurants. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Stir Crazy, Inc., a privately held restaurant chain. Mr. Mucci is a senior advisor to SMH Capital (NASDAQ: SMGH) investment banking group. He retired from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in June 2001 after 25 years as a partner with the firm. Mr. Mucci’s most recent position at PricewaterhouseCoopers was Chairman of the West Coast Retail Group. In this role he served on the firm’s National Retail Executive Committee. Mr. Mucci holds a Bachelors of Science degree from California State University, Los Angeles, where he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Accounting Department and the School of Business Economics. Mr. Mucci is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the California State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Retail Executive Forum.
Peterson, Coleman Coleman Peterson was appointed to the Board of Directors of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. on November 10, 2005. Mr. Peterson is President and Chief Executive Officer of Hollis Enterprises LLC, a human resources consulting firm, which he founded in 2004 following his retirement from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Mr. Peterson served as the Executive Vice-President of People at Wal-Mart from 1994 to 2004. Prior to joining Wal-Mart in 1994, Mr. Peterson spent 16 years with Venture Stores, with his last role being the Senior Vice-President of Human Resources. Mr. Peterson holds an undergraduate degree in English literature and a master’s degree in Industrial Relations from Loyola University of Chicago. Mr. Peterson serves on the Board of Directors of J.B. Hunt Transportation, Inc. He serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Northwest Arkansas Community College and as a board member of the National Academy of Human Resources. He formerly served on the Executive Committee of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (“NAACP”) and also served as Treasurer of the NAACP Special Contributions Fund.
Ryan, Joan Joan Ryan was appointed to Board at a regular Board meeting on February 28, 2006, and then she was re-elected to Board at on 2006 Annual Meeting. Ms. Ryan retired as Senior Vice President of Walt Disney Theme Parks and Resorts, with whom she worked for 12 years, in February 2005. In that position, Ms. Ryan managed Disney’s retail businesses including merchandise, food and beverage, and photo imaging at Walt Disney World® resort. Prior to that position, she was senior vice president of merchandise for the Walt Disney World® resort. Her areas of responsibility included Disneyland® Resort, as well as Disney’s international theme parks and resorts. Prior to joining Disney, Ms. Ryan spent over 30 years at various specialty retailers with responsibility for store operations and merchandising, including Ann Taylor Stores Corporation, Lord & Taylor (a division of Federated Departments Stores, Inc.), and Dayton Hudson Corporation (Target Corporation). Ms. Ryan has a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University.
Savitt, Katherine Ms. Katherine Savitt is the Director of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc since February 27, 2009. Ms. Savitt was Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. from March 2006 to January 2009. Prior to joining American Eagle Outfitters, Ms. Savitt served as Vice President of Strategic Communications, Content and Entertainment Initiatives of Amazon.com from 2002 to February 2006. From 1993 to 2002, Ms. Savitt served as President and co-Founder of MWW/Savitt, an integrated marketing communications and public relations firm. From 1990 to 1993 she served as Vice President of Sorenson Roberts and Hansen Advertising and Public Relations. Prior to that time she held several positions, including Senior Account Director at Arst Public Relations, Advertising Production Manager for Nintendo of America and Director of Corporate Communications for Mandelbaum, Wolf, Wiskowski.

Basic Compensation

Name Fiscal Year Total
Clark, Maxine 1,174,830
Haugh, John --
Klocke, Tina 417,857
Finnegan, David --
Kroll, Teresa 344,403
Fencl, Eric 142,507
Ebsworth, Barney --
Gould, James --
Reisler, William --
Fiala, Mary --
Mucci, Louis --
Peterson, Coleman --
Ryan, Joan --
Savitt, Katherine --
As Of 2 Jan 2009

Options Compensation

Name Options Value
Clark, Maxine 388,628 5,921,085
Haugh, John 0 0
Klocke, Tina 228,700 5,010,194
Finnegan, David 0 0
Kroll, Teresa 78,874 1,167,043
Fencl, Eric 0 0
Ebsworth, Barney 0 0
Gould, James 0 0
Reisler, William 0 0
Fiala, Mary 0 0
Mucci, Louis 0 0
Peterson, Coleman 0 0
Ryan, Joan 0 0
Savitt, Katherine 0 0

Insider Trading

Name Shares Traded Price
FINNEGAN DAVID W 136 $4.98
CLARK MAXINE K 65,000 $4.90
BML INVESTMENT PARTNERS L P 15,000 $4.56
BML INVESTMENT PARTNERS L P 14,300 $4.58
BML INVESTMENT PARTNERS L P 1,200 $4.54
BML INVESTMENT PARTNERS L P 15,000 $4.60
GOULD JAMES M 15,060 $0.00
RYAN JOAN E 15,060 $0.00
MUCCI LOUIS M 15,060 $0.00
REISLER WILLIAM M 15,060 $0.00
FIALA MARY LOU 15,060 $0.00
SAVITT KATHERINE J 15,060 $0.00
PETERSON COLEMAN H 15,060 $0.00
CLARK MAXINE K 65,000 $4.63
FENCL ERIC R 54,825 $0.00
CLARK MAXINE K 50,000 $0.00
CLARK MAXINE K 65,000 $4.26
CLARK MAXINE K 65,000 $5.87
FINNEGAN DAVID W 232 $5.93
KLOCKE TINA 580 $5.93
KROLL TERESA 580 $5.93
CLARK MAXINE K 3,469 $5.93
FINNEGAN DAVID W 580 $5.25
KROLL TERESA 580 $5.25
CLARK MAXINE K 2,596 $5.25
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