People: Heelys, Inc. (HLYS.O)

HLYS.O on Consolidated Issue listed on NASDAQ Capital Market

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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position
Martin, Gary 62 2007 Chairman of the Board
Hansen, Thomas 52 2009 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Peterson, Lisa 51 2008 Chief Financial Officer
O'Neil, John 63 2007 Vice President - International
Albers, William 53 2006 Vice President - Sourcing
Hamner, Patrick 53 2008 Director
Ligon, Samuel 70 2000 Director
Peterson, Jeffrey 35 2007 Director
Parks, Ralph 63 2008 Director
Edwards, Jerry 62 2008 Director
McGeachy, N. Roderick 41 2009 Director
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Biographies

Name Description
Martin, Gary Gary L. Martin has served as one of the Directors and Chairman of the Board of Heelys, Inc since August 21, 2007. Mr. Martin is President and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Southwest Corporation. Mr. Martin, who has been associated with Capital Southwest or its subsidiaries since 1972, has served on its board since 1988 and was named President and CEO in July 2007. Previously, he was CEO of The Whitmore Manufacturing Company of Rockwall, Texas, a producer of industrial lubricants and a key portfolio company of Capital Southwest. Mr. Martin is a director of Capital Southwest Corporation and serves on the board of several of Capital Southwest Corporation's portfolio companies. He earned a Bachelor of Business in finance and accounting from the University of Oklahoma, is a Certified Public Accountant and is a graduate of Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program. Capital Southwest Venture Corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital Southwest Corporation, beneficially owns more than 5% of outstanding common stock.
Hansen, Thomas Mr. Thomas Hansen is President, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Heelys, Inc. He has been Director of the company since September 24, 2009. Mr. Hansen has created well known advertising for clients ranging from Hallmark and McDonald's to Miller Brewing Company. During his time at TM the company created the "Life Comes At You Fast" campaign for Nationwide Insurance as well as the "We Know Why You Fly" work for American Airlines. Both have received awards nationally and internationally and have been recognized as leaders in the integration of digital and social marketing.
Peterson, Lisa Lisa K. Peterson has served as Heelys, Inc,s Chief Financial Officer since July 7, 2008. Ms. Peterson joined Company with over 25 years of corporate financial experience having worked with companies in both the public and private environment. In 2007 and 2008, Ms. Peterson served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Friedman's Inc., a jewelry retailer. From 2003 to 2007, Ms. Peterson held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Carreker Corporation, a publicly traded provider of payments-related software and consulting solutions to financial institutions. From 1999 to 2003, Ms. Peterson was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of Monarch Dental, a publicly traded dental management company. Additional experience includes executive positions at Viacom Retail Stores, Inc. and Pearle Vision, Inc. Ms. Peterson received a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas in Austin and is a certified public accountant in the state of Texas. Additionally, Ms. Peterson currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Family Place.
O'Neil, John John W. O'Neil has been appointed as Vice President - International of Heelys Inc since July 2007. He joins Heelys from Dunham Bootmakers, a division of New Balance AS Inc., where he served as International Business Manager since 2005. In that role, Mr. O'Neil established business operations in Eastern Europe, Israel, Japan and Australia/New Zealand and grew international sales from zero to $2.2 million in less than two years. From 1999 to 2004, Mr. O'Neil held the position of Regional General Manager at New Balance where he managed 3 subsidiaries and 18 distributors throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Mr. O'Neil also spent 14 years at Converse, Inc., now a division of Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) and served in various senior capacities including Regional Director for the United Kingdom and emerging markets and Director, International Marketing & Operations. Mr. O'Neil received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Tuft University and a Master of Business Administration from American International College.
Albers, William William D. Albers, has served as Vice President—Sourcing of Heelys, Inc since December 2006. Mr. Albers has over 24 years of experience in sourcing, manufacturing, and technologies development in the footwear industry. Before joining us, Mr. Albers was Director of Development at Pony International from June 2004 to December 2006 and Director of Development for Nautica Footwear from 2002 through 2006. From May 2001 through July 2002, Mr. Albers served as West Coast Sales Manager for Polymer Dynamics, Inc. From June 1999 through May 2001, Mr. Albers served as Senior Development Manager of Soft Goods Accessories at Specialized Bicycle Components. Mr. Albers has a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education from George Mason University.
Hamner, Patrick Patrick F. Hamner has served as one of Directors of Heelys, Inc since May 2000 and was Chairman of the Board until August 21, 2007. Mr. Hamner became a full-time employee of company in May 2006. Prior to May 2006, Mr. Hamner was a Senior Vice President of Capital Southwest Corporation, a publicly traded venture capital investment company, and its subsidiary Capital Southwest Venture Corporation. Mr. Hamner has over 24 years of venture capital experience and business start-up and development activities. From December 1998 to July 2007, Mr. Hamner served on the board of directors of Blue Magic, Inc., Jet-Lube, Inc., The RectorSeal Corporation and The Whitmore Manufacturing Company, all of which are chemical or lubricant manufacturing companies and are wholly owned by Capital Southwest Corporation. From October 2001 to October 2002, Mr. Hamner served as Chairman of the National Association of Small Business Investment Companies. Mr. Hamner received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, cum laude, from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas.
Ligon, Samuel Samuel B. Ligon has served as one of the Directors of Heelys, Inc since June 2000. Mr. Ligon has more than 32 years of experience with various consumer product companies. Mr. Ligon served as Chairman of the Board of Jokari/US, Inc., a consumer products company, from 1975 through July 2006, and served as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Smith Abrasives, Inc., a consumer products company from 1993 through July 2007. Mr. Ligon has served since September 2003 as a director and since July 2005 as a member of the audit committee of the board of directors of Capital Southwest Corporation. Mr. Ligon has a Bachelor of Science from Auburn University and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Peterson, Jeffrey Jeffrey G. Peterson has served as one of the Directors of Heelys, Inc since May 31, 2007. Mr. Peterson is Vice President, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer of Capital Southwest Corporation. Mr. Peterson joined Capital Southwest Corporation in 2001 and has served as its Vice President since 2005 and as Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer since 2007. In this capacity, he serves on the board of directors of several of Capital Southwest Corporation's portfolio companies. He presently serves on the Board of Governors of the National Association of Small Business Investment Companies, as President of the Southern Regional Association of Small Business Investment Companies, on the Education Committee of the Venture Capital Institute and on the Steering Committee of the Dallas-Fort Worth Private Equity Forum. Prior to joining Capital Southwest Corporation, Mr. Peterson was an investment banker advising clients in connection with mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, leveraged buyouts and capital-raising activities with Scott & Stringfellow, Inc. from 1997 through 1999. He also served at Bank One Corporation, from 1995 through 1996, where he helped underwrite commercial banking facilities as a Credit Analyst. Mr. Peterson received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Business Administration with distinction from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. Capital Southwest Venture Corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital Southwest Corporation, beneficially owns more than 5% of the outstanding common stock.
Parks, Ralph Ralph T. Parks is Director of the Heelys, Inc since January 30, 2008. He was appointed to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer on February 1, 2008 and a member of the Board on January 30, 2008. Mr. Parks has been involved in the footwear industry since 1965 in various capacities, including sales, management and consulting. Mr. Parks retired in 1999 after a 34-year career in the retail industry, including eight years as Chief Executive Officer of Footaction USA, an athletic footwear and apparel retailer and was inducted into the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame in May 2000. Since 2002, he has served as President of RT Parks, Inc., a retailer of New Balance ® footwear and apparel. Mr. Parks also serves on the board of directors of Hibbett Sports, Inc., an operator of sporting goods stores, and Kirklands, Inc., a retailer of home décor items. Mr. Parks is also on the audit committee of the board of directors of Kirklands, Inc. Mr. Parks attended Southern State College in Arkansas (now Southern Arkansas University).
Edwards, Jerry Jerry R. Edwards has served as one of the Directors of Heelys, Inc since March 12, 2008. Mr. Edwards has over 25 years of experience managing high performing apparel and information technology operations. Mr. Edwards is CEO and Managing Director of Great Circle Ventures Holdings, LLC (GCVH) which is a private investment company formed by Mr. Edwards to acquire and operate Tail Activewear, Inc., which is a leading Women's golf and tennis apparel company that distributes through pro shops and specialty retailers. Since 2005, Mr. Edwards has been Managing Director of Great Circle Ventures, LLC which is a private investment firm and investor in GCVH. From 1998 until 2006, Mr. Edwards served as the Chief Executive Officer, President and acting Chairman of the Board of Pearl Izumi, a leading brand of hi-tech, performance apparel and footwear for cycling, running, fitness and other active outdoor sports. From 1996 until 1998, Mr. Edwards served as Chief Operating Officer and President of Rodeer Systems, Inc., a transcription services business. Prior to that Mr. Edwards served as an executive of Lee Apparel Company, a division of VF Corporation, and Sales Technologies, Inc., a provider of field sales automation software and services, and in various capacities at Blue Bell, Inc., an apparel company. Mr. Edwards is a director and member of the compensation committee of ChartLogic, Inc. Mr. Edwards received a Bachelor of Science from East Carolina University, completed the USAF Meteorology Officer Program at Texas A&M University and received a Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California.
McGeachy, N. Roderick Mr. N. Roderick McGeachy, III serves as Director of Heelys Inc. He has nearly 20 years of experience in the branded apparel and retail industries. Mr. McGeachy is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tandy Brands Accessories, Inc., a designer and marketer of branded accessories (Nasdaq: “TBAC”). Prior to joining Tandy Brands, Mr. McGeachy was the Vice President of Strategy & Business Development for the Jeanswear Americas coalition of VF Corporation, a worldwide branded lifestyle apparel and related products company (NYSE: “VFC”), from May 2006 to September 2008. From May 2005 to April 2006, Mr. McGeachy served as the Director, Corporate Strategy for VF Corporation and from January 1999 to April 2005, he served in senior marketing, strategy and general management roles for Russell Corporation, an athletic and sporting goods company, which was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2005. Mr. McGeachy was a Morehead-Cain Scholar at the University of North Carolina and earned an MBA from Harvard University.

Basic Compensation

Name Fiscal Year Total
Martin, Gary --
Hansen, Thomas --
Peterson, Lisa 177,180
O'Neil, John 328,836
Albers, William 502,911
Hamner, Patrick 558,836
Ligon, Samuel --
Peterson, Jeffrey --
Parks, Ralph 170,125
Edwards, Jerry --
McGeachy, N. Roderick --
As Of 30 Dec 2008

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