People: Big Lots Inc (BIG)

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21 May 2013
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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position

Steven Fishman

62 2013 Chairman of the Board

David Campisi

57 2013 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director

Timothy Johnson

45 2012 Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President

Lisa Bachmann

51 2012 Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer

Charles Haubiel

47 2012 Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary

Joe Cooper

55 2012 Executive Vice President; President of Big Lots Canada, Inc.

John Martin

62 2012 Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer

Robert Claxton

58 2005 Senior Vice President - Marketing

Michael Schlonsky

46 2012 Senior Vice President - Human Resources

Carlos Rodriguez

45 2012 Senior Vice President - Distribution and Transportation Services

Robert Segal

58 2008 Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager

Timothy Slade

49 2012 Senior Vice President - Store Operations

Paul Schroeder

47 2005 Vice President, Controller

Jeffrey Berger

62 2006 Independent Director

Peter Hayes

69 2008 Independent Director

Brenda Lauderback

62 1997 Independent Director

Philip Mallott

54 2003 Independent Director

Russell Solt

64 2003 Independent Director

James Tener

62 2005 Independent Director

Dennis Tishkoff

68 1991 Independent Director

Biographies

Name Description

Steven Fishman

Mr. Steven S. Fishman is no longer Chairman of the Board of Big Lots Inc., effective May 30, 2013. He resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer of the Company on May 3, 2013. Before joining, Mr. Fishman was President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Restructuring Officer of Rhodes, Inc., a furniture retailer which filed for bankruptcy on November 4, 2004; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Frank's Nursery & Crafts, Inc., a lawn and garden specialty retailer which filed for bankruptcy on September 8, 2004; and President and Founder of SSF Resources, Inc., an investment and consulting firm.

David Campisi

Mr. David J. Campisi has been appointed as President, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Big Lots, Inc., effective May 30, 2013. He was appointed as President, Chief Executive Officer of the Company on May 3, 2013. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Campisi served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Respect Your Universe, Inc., an activewear company, since August 2012, having first been appointed to the company's board of directors in March 2012. Mr. Campisi also previously served as the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Sports Authority, Inc., a sporting goods retailer, from March 2010 to August 2011, having first joined the company as President in November 2004. From February 2004 to October 2004, Mr. Campisi served as the Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Women's Apparel, Accessories, Intimates and Cosmetics of Kohl's Corporation, a department store retailer. Mr. Campisi also held various executive positions at Fred Meyer, Inc., a department store retailer and division of The Kroger Co., from 1996 to 2004, including Senior Vice President and Director of Apparel, Home and Electronics from 2001 to 2004, Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Apparel from 1997 to 2001, and Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager, Women's Apparel from 1996 to 1997. From 1987 to 1996, Mr. Campisi served as Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager, Women's Apparel at Meier and Frank, a department store retailer and division of The May Department Stores Company (which was subsequently acquired by Federated Department Stores, Inc.).

Timothy Johnson

Mr. Timothy A. Johnson serves as Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of Big Lots Inc. He is responsible for financial reporting and controls, financial planning and analysis, treasury, risk management, tax, internal audit, and investor relations disciplines. He was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in August 2012 when he assumed the additional responsibilities of treasury and risk management. He was promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance in July 2011 after serving as Vice President of Strategic Planning and Investor Relations since January 2004. He joined company in August 2000 as Director of Strategic Planning. Prior to joining company, Mr. Johnson held various positions of increasing responsibility at The Limited, Inc, culminating in his last position as Director of Financial Reporting for Structure, a former division of The Limited, Inc., an apparel retailer. He earned his CPA while working at Coopers & Lybrand and holds a bachelor's degree in business with an accounting major from Miami University.

Lisa Bachmann

Mrs. Lisa M. Bachmann serves as Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer of Big Lots Inc. She is responsible for store operations, information technology, merchandise planning and allocation, and distribution and transportation services. Mrs. Bachmann was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer in August 2012, and assumed responsibility for store operations. Mrs. Bachmann was promoted to Executive Vice President, Supply Chain Management and Chief Information Officer in March 2010 and assumed responsibility for distribution and transportation services. Mrs. Bachmann assumed responsibility for information technology in 2005. Mrs. Bachmann joined company as Senior Vice President, Merchandise Planning, Allocation and Presentation in March 2002. Prior to joining, Mrs. Bachmann was Senior Vice President of Planning and Allocation of Ames Department Stores, Inc., a discount retailer.

Charles Haubiel

Mr. Charles W. Haubiel, II, serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary of Big Lots Inc. He is responsible for legal, real estate, human resources and loss prevention. He was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer in August 2012 and assumed responsibility for human resources and loss prevention departments. Mr. Haubiel was promoted to Executive Vice President, Legal and Real Estate, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in March 2010 and assumed responsibility for real estate in January 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Haubiel was promoted to Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in November 2004. Mr. Haubiel joined in 1997 as Senior Staff Counsel and was promoted to Director, Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary in 1999, and to Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in 2000.

Joe Cooper

Mr. Joe R. Cooper serves as Executive Vice President of Big Lots Inc and President of Big Lots Canada, Inc, a subsidiary of the Company. He is responsible for Canadian operations. Mr. Cooper was appointed President of Big Lots Canada, Inc. in July 2011. Mr. Cooper was promoted to Executive Vice President in March 2010 and assumed responsibility for loss prevention and risk management. Prior to that, Mr. Cooper was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in February 2004. Mr. Cooper joined as Vice President of Strategic Planning and Investor Relations in May 2000. In July 2000, he assumed responsibility for the treasury department and was appointed Vice President, Treasurer.

John Martin

Mr. John Charles Martin serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer of Big Lots Inc. He is responsible for merchandising, global sourcing, and marketing. Mr. Martin was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer in August 2012 and assumed responsibility for merchandising, global sourcing and marketing departments. Prior to that Mr. Martin was promoted to Executive Vice President, Administration in April of 2011 where he was responsible for store operations and human resources. Prior to that, Mr. Martin was Executive Vice President, Merchandising, where he was responsible for merchandising. Prior to joining in 2003, Mr. Martin was President of Garden Ridge Corporation, an arts and crafts retailer which filed for bankruptcy on February 2, 2004. Mr. Martin also served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Michaels Stores, Inc., an arts and crafts retailer, and President, Retail Stores Division of OfficeMax Incorporated, an office supply retailer.

Robert Claxton

Mr. Robert C. Claxton serves as Senior Vice President - Marketing of Big Lots Inc. He is responsible for marketing, merchandise presentation, and sales promotion. Prior to joining the company in 2005, Mr. Claxton served as General Manager and Executive Vice President of Initiative Media, an advertising and communications company, and Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Montgomery Ward, a retailer.

Michael Schlonsky

Mr. Michael A. Schlonsky serves as Senior Vice President - Human Resources of Big Lots Inc. He is responsible for talent management and oversight of human resources. 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 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.

Carlos Rodriguez

Mr. Carlos V. Rodriguez serves as Senior Vice President - Distribution and Transportation Services of Big Lots Inc. He is responsible for warehousing, distributing, and transporting merchandise. Prior to joining company, Mr. Rodriguez held various supply chain management positions, including Vice President, Supply Chain Operations, with Office Depot, Inc., an office supply retailer.

Robert Segal

Mr. Robert Samuel Segal serves as Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager of Big Lots Inc. He is responsible for merchandising in the furniture, home, seasonal, and hardlines categories. Mr. Segal joined in 2004 as Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Furniture, and was promoted to Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager for furniture and home categories in January 2008. He assumed responsibility for the hardlines category in July 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Segal assumed responsibility for the seasonal category in March of 2010. Prior to joining, Mr. Segal served as Divisional Vice President, Housewares and Home of Shopko Operating Co., LLC, a discount retailer, from 1995 to 2004.

Timothy Slade

Mr. Timothy J. Slade serves as Senior Vice President - Store Operations of Big Lots Inc. He is responsible for store operations, including store standards, customer service, personnel development, program implementation, and execution. Prior to joining, Mr. Slade was the Senior Vice President, Retail Operations for Party City Corporation, a retailer, and Senior Vice President, Store Operations for Linens-N-Things, a retailer, which filed for bankruptcy on May 2, 2008.

Paul Schroeder

Mr. Paul A. Schroeder serves as Vice President, Controller of Big Lots Inc. He is responsible for internal and external financial reporting and accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable, and inventory control. Mr. Schroeder joined as Director, Accounting Operations in April 2005, and was promoted to Vice President, Controller in September 2005. Prior to joining, Mr. Schroeder was Director of Finance at American Signature, Inc., a furniture retailer, and held various finance positions with Limited Brands, Inc., a retailer.

Jeffrey Berger

Mr. Jeffrey P. Berger is Independent Director of Big Lots Inc., since 2006. He is the former Executive Vice President, Global Foodservice, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Heinz North America Foodservice (manufacturer and marketer of processed food products). The Board would be well served by the perspective provided by Mr. Berger’s 14 years of experience as a chief executive of a multibillion dollar company and his qualification as an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined by applicable SEC rules.

Peter Hayes

Mr. Peter J. Hayes is Independent Director of Big Lots Inc., since 2008. He is the former Chief Operating Officer of Variety Wholesalers, Inc. (retailer). Mr. Hayes also previously served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (retailer); and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Circle / Richway divisions of Federated Department Stores, Inc. (retailer).

Brenda Lauderback

Ms. Brenda J. Lauderback is Independent Director of Big Lots Inc., since 1997. She is the former President – Wholesale Group of Nine West Group, Inc. (retail and wholesale footwear). Ms. Lauderback also previously served as the President – Footwear Wholesale of U.S. Shoe Corporation (retail and wholesale footwear); and the Vice President, General Merchandise Manager of Dayton Hudson Corporation (retail stores). Ms. Lauderback is also currently a director of Denny’s Corporation (where she is the chair of the corporate governance and nominating committee and a member of the compensation and incentives committee), Select Comfort Corporation (where she is the chair of the corporate governance and nominating committee), and Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (where she is the chair of the governance committee and a member of the audit committee). Ms. Lauderback previously served as a director of Irwin Financial Corporation.

Philip Mallott

Mr. Philip E. Mallott is Independent Director of Big Lots Inc., since 2003. He is an independent financial consultant and retail stock analyst. Mr. Mallott previously served as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Intimate Brands, Inc. (retail stores). Mr. Mallott previously served as a director of Tween Brands, Inc.

Russell Solt

Mr. Russell Solt is Independent Director of Big Lots Inc., since 2003. He is the former Director of Investor Relations of West Marine, Inc. (specialty retailer and catalog company) where he also previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, Mr. Solt previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Venture Stores, Inc. (discount retailer) and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (specialty retailer). He is CPA.

James Tener

Mr. James R. Tener is Independent Director of Big Lots Inc., since 2005. He is former President and Chief Operating Officer of Brook Mays Music Company (retail and wholesale music that filed for bankruptcy on July 11, 2006). Mr. Tener also previously served as the Chief Operating Officer of The Sports Authority (sporting goods retailer).

Dennis Tishkoff

Mr. Dennis B. Tishkoff is Independent Director of Big Lots Inc., since 1991. He is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Drew Shoe Corporation (footwear manufacturer, importer, exporter, retailer and wholesaler), and the President of Tishkoff and Associates, Inc. (retail consultant). Mr. Tishkoff previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Shoe Corporation of America (footwear retailer).
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