People: Tilly's Inc (TLYS.N)

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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position

Hezy Shaked

 56 2011 Chairman of the Board, Chief Strategy Officer

Daniel Griesemer

 52 2011 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director

William Langsdorf

 54 2007 Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President

Craig DeMerit

 41 2011 Chief Operating Officer, Vice President - Information Systems, Chief Information Officer

Rochelle Myers

 44 2006 Vice President - Finance, Controller

Patrick Grosso

 39 2010 Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary

Cheryl Rudich

 50 2006 Vice President - Marketing

Debbie Anker-Boetes

 52 2004 Vice President and General Merchandising Manager

John Burgess

 58 2007 Vice President - Real Estate

Shelly Johnson

 41 2006 Vice President - Stores

Tilly Levine

 56 2007 Vice President - Vendor Relations

Carolyn McNamara

 47 2006 Vice President - Merchandise Planning and Allocation

Seth Johnson

 58 2011 Independent Director

Janet Kerr

 57 2011 Independent Director

Bernard Zeichner

 67 2011 Independent Director
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Biographies

Name Description

Hezy Shaked

 Mr. Hezy Shaked serves as the Chief Strategy Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tillys Inc. He co-founded the Tilly’s concept in 1982 and formed the company in 1984. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since the inception and has served as the Chief Strategy Officer since February 2011. Mr. Shaked will continue to serve as Chairman of Board of Directors following completion of this offering. From September 2008 to February 2011, Mr. Shaked served as President and Chief Executive Officer. From September 2006 to September 2008, Mr. Shaked served as Co-Chief Executive Officer. From inception to September 2006, Mr. Shaked served as President and Chief Executive Officer. As the company's Co-Founder and former President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Shaked has a knowledge and understanding of all facets of business and has developed professional relationships during his 29 years of experience in the retail industry. Through his experience and knowledge of the company's operations and the industry in which the companycompete, Mr. Shaked is well-suited to serve as Chairman of the board of directors.

Daniel Griesemer

 Mr. Daniel Griesemer serves as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Tillys Inc. He has served as the company's President and Chief Executive Officer since February 2011, has served on the company's board of directors since April 2011. Mr. Griesemer previously served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Coldwater Creek, Inc., a publicly traded national specialty retailer, from October 2007 through September 2009. Prior to that, Mr. Griesemer served as Coldwater Creek, Inc.’s President and Chief Operating Officer from March 2007 through October 2007, its Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing from January 2005 through March 2007, its Executive Vice President of Retail from April 2004 through January 2005 and its Senior Vice President of Retail from October 2001 through April 2004. From 1989 through 2000, Mr. Griesemer held a number of progressively more responsible positions with Gap, Inc., and ultimately served as Divisional Merchandise Manager for Gap, Inc. From 1983 to 1989, Mr. Griesemer worked in a variety of positions at Macy’s, Inc. Mr. Griesemer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Dayton. Mr. Griesemer brings to the board of directors experience and demonstrated leadership capabilities, including leadership of a public company in the retail industry.

William Langsdorf

 Mr. William Langsdorf serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tillys Inc. He has served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since February 2007. From 2004 to February 2007, Mr. Langsdorf served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Anchor Blue Retail Group, Inc., or Anchor Blue, a specialty retailer. From 2002 to 2004 Mr. Langsdorf served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Wet Seal, Inc., or The Wet Seal, a specialty retailer. From 1986 to 2002, Mr. Langsdorf served in various management positions at House2Home, Inc. (formerly Home Base, Inc.), which filed for bankruptcy in November 2001, with the last position held of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Home Base in 1986, Mr. Langsdorf was a Manager in the consulting practice of Ernst & Young LLP (formerly Arthur Young & Co.). Mr. Langsdorf holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton and a Masters of Business Administration from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. Mr. Langsdorf is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).

Craig DeMerit

 Mr. Craig DeMerit serves as the Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Tillys Inc. He has served as the company's Vice President of Information Systems since April 2004, Chief Information Officer since 2008, and Chief Information Officer and Chief Operating Officer since February 2011. From 1998 to 2004, Mr. DeMerit held various senior executive positions for Guess?, Inc., or Guess, an apparel company, the most recent of which was Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Prior to 1998, Mr. DeMerit was employed by Ticketmaster where he managed corporate technology. Mr. DeMerit has over 20 years of experience in the management of information systems, including 14 years of retail experience encompassing supply chain, technology and e-commerce.

Rochelle Myers

 Ms. Rochelle Myers serves as the Vice President of Finance and Controller of Tillys Inc. From February 2002 to October 2006, Ms. Myers served as the company's Controller. From 1994 to 2002, Ms. Myers was with The Wet Seal in various capacities including Assistant Controller, Director of Special Projects and Director of Financial Reporting. From 1991 to 1994 Ms. Myers was an Internal Auditor for Canon USA, and from 1989 to 1991 she was a Staff Auditor with Ernst & Young LLP. Ms. Myers holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance from the University of California, Los Angeles and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).

Patrick Grosso

 Mr. Patrick Grosso serves as the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Tillys Inc. He has served as the company's Vice President and General Counsel since March 2008 and as Secretary since April 2010. From 2007 to 2008, Mr. Grosso served as General Counsel to ECC Capital Corporation, a mortgage real estate investment trust. From 2005 to 2007, Mr. Grosso served as General Counsel to a former mortgage lending company. From 2001 to 2005, Mr. Grosso served in various positions with Aames Investment Corporation, a mortgage real estate investment trust, with the last position held of Vice President and Senior Counsel. Prior to that, Mr. Grosso was an associate with the international law firm of Latham & Watkins LLP and an attorney with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Corporation Finance. Mr. Grosso holds a Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Mr. Grosso is licensed to practice law in California, Texas and Washington, D.C. and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).

Cheryl Rudich

 Ms. Cheryl Rudich serves as the Vice President of Marketing of Tillys Inc. From 1994 to 2003, Ms. Rudich served as the Director of Marketing and Vice President of Marketing for The Wet Seal. From 1985 to 1994, Ms. Rudich was a Co-Creative Director at The Mednick Group, a design and advertising firm in Los Angeles. Ms. Rudich holds a Bachelor of Arts in Design from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Art Center College of Design. Ms. Rudich has over 25 years experience in branding, creative direction and retail marketing.

Debbie Anker-Boetes

 Ms. Debbie Anker-Boetes serves as the Vice President and General Merchandising Manager of Tillys Inc. Prior to that, she held various senior management positions with Anchor Blue (1998-2004), Petrie Stores (1992-1997) and Charming Shoppes (1988-1991). Ms. Anker-Boetes graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising and has over 30 years of experience in the retail industry.

John Burgess

 Mr. John Burgess seves as the Vice President of Real Estate of Tillys Inc. From June 2004 to March 2007, Mr. Burgess served as Vice President of Real Estate at Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc., or Pacific Sunwear, a specialty retailer. Prior to that, Mr. Burgess worked in various positions over 29 years at Anchor Blue, with the last position held of Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Construction from 1996 to 2003. Mr. Burgess has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Southern California.

Shelly Johnson

 Ms. Shelly Johnson serves as the Vice President of Stores of Tillys Inc. Prior to that, Ms. Johnson served as the Director of Stores since April 2006 and the Director of Training and Development since January 2004. Prior to that, Ms. Johnson served in multiple management capacities at The Wet Seal from 1989 to 2003, with the last position held of Director of Training and Development.

Tilly Levine

 Ms. Tilly Levine serves as the Vice President of Vendor Relations of Tillys Inc. She co-founded the Tilly’s concept in 1982 and formed the company in 1984. She has served as a Vice President and Director since the inception. Ms. Levine will no longer serve as a Director upon completion of this offering. Ms. Levine currently serves as Vice President of Vendor Relations and has served in that capacity since 2007. From 2004 to 2007, Ms. Levine was responsible for the buying of guys’ and boys’ apparel. Ms. Levine has over 29 years of experience in the retail industry.

Carolyn McNamara

 Ms. Carolyn S. McNamara serves as the Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Allocation of Tillys Inc. From September 2005 to September 2006, Ms. McNamara was with Pacific Sunwear as the Senior Manager overseeing the company’s Merchandise Planning team. From September 1996 to August 2005, Ms. McNamara held various management roles at the Limited Brands Inc. in Project Management, Change Management, Training Design, and in Merchandise Planning and Allocation. Ms. McNamara holds a Bachelor of Science from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Seth Johnson

 Mr. Seth R. Johnson serves as the Independent Director of Tillys Inc. He is the Chairperson of the company's Audit Committee since August 2011. Prior to that, Mr. Johnson served as a member of the advisory committee to the company's board of directors from July 2008 through 2011. Mr. Johnson has recently been an instructor in business strategy at Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics. From 2005 to 2006, Mr. Johnson served as the Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Sunwear. From 1999 to 2004, Mr. Johnson was the Chief Operating Officer of Abercrombie & Fitch, a specialty retailer, and was its Chief Financial Officer from 1992 to 1998. During that time period, Mr. Johnson led Abercrombie & Fitch’s initial public offering and participated in business growth from sales of $85 million to over $2 billion. Mr. Johnson is currently a member of the board of directors of True Religion Apparel, Inc., a

Janet Kerr

 Professor Janet E. Kerr serves as the Independent Director of Tillys Inc. She has served on the company's board of directors and as Chairperson of the company's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee since April 2011. Prior to that, Ms. Kerr served as a member of the advisory committee to the company's board of directors from July 2008 through 2011.She is the founder and currently a professor of law and the Executive Director of the Geoffrey H. Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law at Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California. Ms. Kerr has served as a consultant to various companies regarding Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance and corporate governance. She has founded several technology companies and is a well-known author in the areas of securities, corporate law and corporate governance, having published several articles and a book on the subjects. Ms. Kerr was a co-founder of X-Labs, a technology company co-founded with HRL Laboratories. Ms. Kerr is currently a member of the board of directors of La-Z-Boy, Inc., a publicly traded furniture retailer and manufacturer, where she serves as the Chairperson to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Additionally, she is a member of the board of directors of TCW Funds and TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc., a NYSE listed closed-end registered investment company. From 2004 to 2010, Ms. Kerr served as a director to CKE Restaurants, Inc., a quick service restaurant company. Ms. Kerr is licensed to practice law in California and New York and occupies The Laure Sudreau-Rippe Endowed Chair at Pepperdine University School of Law.

Bernard Zeichner

 Mr. Bernard Zeichner serves as the Independent Director of Tillys Inc. He has served on the company's board of directors since April 2011 and as Chairperson of the company's Compensation Committee since August 2011. Mr. Zeichner served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Charlotte Russe Holdings, Inc., or Charlotte Russe, a specialty retailer, from 1996 until May 2008, and was its President from May 1996 to June 2001 and its Chief Executive Officer from September 1996 to July 2003. Prior to joining Charlotte Russe, Mr. Zeichner was President of the retail division of Guess from 1993 to 1995. Prior to that, Mr. Zeichner was employed by Contempo Casuals, serving as President from 1982 to 1993 and as Chief Executive Officer from 1989 to 1993. From 1977 to 1982, Mr. Zeichner was Executive Vice President of Joske’s of Texas, a department store chain. With over 30 years of apparel retail experience, including executive and board experience, Mr. Zeichner provides the company's board of directors with operational, financial and strategic planning insights.

Insider Trading

Name Shares Traded Price

LANGSDORF WILLIAM B

 5,000 $0.00

LANGSDORF WILLIAM B

 5,000 $0.00

ZEICHNER BERNARD

 15,161 $0.00

ZEICHNER BERNARD

 15,161 $0.00

SHAKED HEZY

 850,000 $0.00

LEVINE TILLY

 50,000 $13.27

LEVINE TILLY

 50,000 $0.00

KERR JANET E

 758 $13.20

LEVINE TILLY

 44,309 $0.00

LEVINE TILLY

 44,309 $13.17

LEVINE TILLY

 25,691 $13.30

LEVINE TILLY

 25,691 $0.00

JOHNSON SETH R

 5,000 $13.32

LEVINE TILLY

 50,000 $0.00

LEVINE TILLY

 50,000 $13.35

LEVINE TILLY

 130,090 $0.00

LEVINE TILLY

 130,090 $13.37

ZEICHNER BERNARD

 4,300 $13.37

LANGSDORF WILLIAM B

 5,000 $13.37

COLLIER DOUGLAS P

 2,000 $13.45

ZEICHNER BERNARD

 700 $13.00

ZEICHNER BERNARD

 5,000 $14.16

TL ANNUITY TRUST

 160,000 $14.42

HS ANNUITY TRUST

 160,000 $0.00

LEVINE TILLY

 480,000 $14.42
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