People: Vitamin Shoppe Inc (VSI)


VSI on New York Consolidated

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19 Jun 2013
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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position

Richard Markee

 59 2011 Executive Chairman of the Board

Anthony Truesdale

 49 2011 Chief Executive Officer, Director

Brenda Galgano

 43 2011 Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President

Louis Weiss

 43 2009 Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer

Jean Frydman

 54 2012 Vice President - Legal, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary

David Edwab

 58 2011 Lead Independent Director

Deborah Derby

 49 2012 Director

Richard Perkal

 58 2011 Director

B. Michael Becker

 67 2008 Independent Director

Catherine Buggeln

 51 2009 Independent Director

John Edmondson

 69 2006 Independent Director

Beth Pritchard

 66 2008 Independent Director

Katherine Savitt-Lennon

 48 2009 Independent Director

Kathleen Heaney

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Biographies

Name Description

Richard Markee

 Mr. Richard L. Markee is Executive Chairman of the Board of Vitamin Shoppe Inc. He became the Company's Executive Chairman on April 4, 2011, served as a director since September 2006, and was non-executive Chairman of the Board and a Director from April 2007 to September 2009. From September 8, 2009 to April 4, 2011 he served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and as Chairman of the Board. He previously served as the President of Babies “R” Us since August 2004 and Vice Chairman of Toys “R” Us, Inc. from May 2003 through November 2007. Mr. Markee also served as interim chief executive officer of Toys “R” Us, Inc. and its subsidiaries from July 2005 to February 2006. Mr. Markee served as President of Toys “R” Us U.S. from May 2003 to August 2004. From January 2002 to May 2003, he was Executive Vice President—President—Specialty Businesses and International Operations of Toys “R” Us. Mr. Markee was an Operating Partner of Irving Place Capital Management, L.P., a private equity firm focused on making equity investments in middle-market companies from November 2008 to September 2009. From 2006 to 2008, Mr. Markee was an Operating Partner of Bear Stearns Merchant Banking, the predecessor to Irving Place Capital Management, L.P. He has also been a director of Dorel Industries since November 2008, and Collective Brands, Inc. since July 2011. From June 2005 through July 2006, he served on the board of directors of The Sports Authority, Inc. From October 1999 to January 2002, he served as Executive Vice President—President of Babies “R” Us and the Chairman of Kids “R” Us.

Anthony Truesdale

 Mr. Anthony N. Truesdale is Chief Executive Officer, Director of Vitamin Shoppe Inc. He has served as a director and as the Company Chief Executive Officer since April 4, 2011, and was the Company's President and Chief Merchandising Officer from April 2006 to April 2011. Prior to the Company, he was Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Supply Chain Management at Petsmart, Inc., holding various positions of increasing responsibility since January 1999. Before joining Petsmart, Inc., Mr. Truesdale worked for two years at Sainsbury’s in the United Kingdom as the Senior Manager for produce and for 16 years with various operations and merchandising roles at Shaws Supermarkets in New England. In addition to the Board, Mr. Truesdale serves on the board of Pet Supplies Plus, Inc.

Brenda Galgano

 Ms. Brenda M. Galgano, CPA is Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President of Vitamin Shoppe Inc. She previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. from November 2005 through March 2011, and from February 2010 was additionally appointed their Treasurer. Ms. Galgano served as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, from November 2004 to November 2005, Vice President, Corporate Controller from February 2002 to November 2004, Assistant Corporate Controller from July 2000 to February 2002 and Director of Corporate Accounting from October 1999 to July 2000. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. filed for protection under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in December 2010. Prior to joining The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc., Ms. Galgano was with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Senior Manager, Assurance and Business Advisory Services.

Louis Weiss

 Mr. Louis H. Weiss is Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer of Vitamin Shoppe Inc. He has served as the Company's Vice President, Internet and Catalog Business since December 2006 and was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer in fiscal 2009. Prior to December 2006, Mr. Weiss served as president for Gaiam Direct, the direct marketing unit of Gaiam Inc., in 2005 and 2006. In 2004 and 2005 he was Senior Vice President of Good Times Entertainment. In July 2005, Good Times Entertainment filed a petition under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code and was acquired by Gaiam, Inc. later that year. In 2003 and 2004, Mr. Weiss served as a strategic consultant to various online direct marketing companies. From 2000 through 2003 Mr. Weiss was with Blue Dolphin, Inc. in executive capacities, and was President at the time he left the company.

Jean Frydman

 Ms. Jean Frydman, Esq. serves as the Vice President of Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Vitamin Shoppe Inc. Ms. Frydman joined The Vitamin Shoppe in 2012. In this capacity, she is responsible for Legal Affairs, the Corporate Secretary function, and Lease Administration. Prior to joining The Vitamin Shoppe, she was U.S. General Counsel, Corporate Secretary: Chief Compliance Officer at Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company in Parsippany, NJ. Prior to Ferring Pharmaceuticals, she served as Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary with Novadel Pharma, Inc. and Associate General Counsel with Pfizer, Inc. Ms. Frydman has 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/medical device industry which includes more than 20 years of legal counsel in both corporations and law firms. Ms. Frydman has her Juris Doctorate Degree from the Chicago-Kent College of Law, a Masters of Art from Central Michigan University and a BS from The Ohio State University College of Allied Medicine.

David Edwab

 Mr. David H. Edwab CPA, is Lead Independent Director of Vitamin Shoppe Inc. He has served as Lead Director since April 4, 2011 and as a Director since November 2005. Mr. Edwab has served as an officer and director of Men’s Wearhouse for over 20 years, starting as Vice President of Finance and Director in 1991, serving as Chief Operating Officer from 1993 to 1997, where he was elected President in 1997. In November 2000, Mr. Edwab joined Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. as a Senior Managing Director, Head of the Retail Group in the Investment Banking Department. At such time, Mr. Edwab resigned as President of Men’s Wearhouse and was then named Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. In February 2002, Mr. Edwab re-joined Men’s Wearhouse and continues to serve as a director and as executive Vice Chairman of Men’s Wearhouse, a publicly traded company. Mr. Edwab previously served as a Senior Advisor to Bear Stearns Merchant Banking, LLC, an affiliate of Bear Stearns & Co. Inc. and the predecessor to Irving Place Capital Management, L.P., a private equity firm focused on making equity investments in middle-market companies, until April 2008. Mr. Edwab also serves as Vice Chairman of the Zimmer Family Foundation. Mr. Edwab is an inactive Certified Public Accountant and currently serves as a director and member of the Audit Committee and is Chairman of the Nomination and Governance Committee of New York & Company, Inc., a publicly traded company, and also serves as a director of other privately owned companies. He was previously a partner with Deloitte & Touche.

Deborah Derby

 Ms. Deborah M. Derby has been appointed as Director of Vitamin Shoppe, Inc., effective December 31, 2012. She served as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Toys “R” Us, Inc. from February 2009 to February 2012, where she oversaw their Canadian, Australian and United States specialty retail and online businesses. Ms Derby served as Executive Vice President, President of Babies “R” Us, Inc. from May 2006 to February 2009 and held other positions of increasing responsibility with Toys “R” Us, Inc. and Babies “R” Us, Inc. from June 2000. From July 1992 to May 2000, Ms. Derby was Corporate Director Compensation and Benefits, and prior to that she worked as a lawyer with the firm Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone, and as a financial analyst with Goldman Sachs.

Richard Perkal

 Mr. Richard L. Perkal is Director of Vitamin Shoppe Inc. He has served as a Director since November 2002, and was the Company's Lead Director until April 2011. Mr. Perkal has been a director of the Company's subsidiaries, Vitamin Shoppe Industries Inc. and VS Direct Inc. since 2002. Mr. Perkal is currently a Senior Managing Director of Irving Place Capital Management, L.P., a private equity firm focused on making equity investments in middle-market companies. From 2000 to 2008, Mr. Perkal was a Senior Managing Director of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. and a Partner of Bear Stearns Merchant Banking, an affiliate of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc and predecessor to Irving Place Capital Management, L.P. Prior to joining Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. in 2000, Mr. Perkal was a Senior Partner in the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis LLP where he headed the Washington D.C. corporate transactional practice, primarily focusing on leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations. Mr. Perkal currently serves as a director of New York & Company, Inc., a publicly traded company, as well as several private companies.

B. Michael Becker

 Mr. B. Michael Becker CPA, is Independent Director of Vitamin Shoppe Inc. Mr. Becker was an Audit Partner for Ernst & Young LLP prior to his retirement in 2006. Mr. Becker was a Senior Consultant on airline risks to Pay Pal, Inc., from August 2008 to November 2009 and from August 2006 to August 2008 had a consulting practice which had an arrangement with Ernst & Young LLP to provide consulting services for two of its clients in the capacity of accounting and audit. Mr. Becker served as an Audit Partner for Ernst & Young LLP since 1979, where he spent the entirety of his career prior to his retirement. Mr. Becker holds an MBA and is an inactive Certified Public Accountant.

Catherine Buggeln

 Ms. Catherine E. Buggeln is Independent Director of Vitamin Shoppe Inc. Ms. Buggeln currently serves as a director of Noble Biomaterials, as a consultant to Irving Place Capital Management, LP, and serves as a director and is a member of the Audit Committee of Ascena Retail Group, Inc., formerly The Dress Barn, Inc., which is publicly traded. Ms. Buggeln also serves on the Governing Board of the Business Council for Peace; also known as Bpeace. Ms. Buggeln has provided business strategy and brand management consulting services within the past five years. Ms. Buggeln was Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning and Business Development for Coach, Inc. from 2001 to 2004.

John Edmondson

 Mr. John H. Edmondson is Independent Director of Vitamin Shoppe Inc. In addition to the Board, Mr. Edmondson serves on the board of Cabela’s Incorporated, a public company, and is a member of its audit committee. Mr. Edmondson served as Chief Executive Officer and director of West Marine, Inc., a public company selling boating supplies and accessories in 38 states, Puerto Rico and Canada, from December 1998 until January 2005. Prior to joining West Marine, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Duty Free Americas, Inc. Mr. Edmondson has been pursuing his personal interests since January 2005.

Beth Pritchard

 Ms. Beth M. Pritchard is Independent Director of Vitamin Shoppe Inc. Ms. Pritchard currently serves as Business Development Advisor-North American to M. H. Alshaya, Co. W.L.L. a diverse franchisee group based in the Middle East, a position she has held since October 2008, and has been a principal of Sunrise Beauty Studio, LLC, since February 2009. Ms. Pritchard previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Dean & Deluca from 2005 to November 2007, and as Vice Chairman of Dean & Deluca from December 2007 to November 2008. Ms. Pritchard joined Dean & Deluca in 2006, having previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Organized Living from January 2004 until May 2005, when it filed a reorganization petition under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code and was subsequently liquidated. She also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Bath & Body Works where she spent 12 years of her career helping to develop it into a specialty retail chain. Ms. Pritchard serves on the board of Zales Corporation and Cabela’s Incorporated, both of which are public companies, and has previously served on the boards of Borders Group, Inc., Intimate Brands, Albertsons, and Ecolab, Inc.

Katherine Savitt-Lennon

 Ms. Katherine Savitt-Lennon is Independent Director of Vitamin Shoppe Inc. Since 2009, Ms. Savitt-Lennon has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Lockerz, LLC. From 2006 to 2009, Ms. Savitt-Lennon served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. From 2002 to 2006, she served as Vice President, Strategic Communications, Content and Initiatives of Amazon.com. Ms. Savitt-Lennon serves on the Advisory Board of Liberty Media, and as a board member of the Carnegie Museum of Art. The Board selected Ms. Savitt-Lennon to serve as a director due to her background in marketing. Additionally, Ms. Savitt-Lennon has an exceptional background in e-commerce combined with new business development both online and brick and mortar retail.

Kathleen Heaney

Insider Trading

Name Shares Traded Price

WEISS LOUIS H

 271 $48.43

GALGANO BRENDA M

 6,814 $0.00

FRYDMAN JEAN W

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TRUESDALE ANTHONY N

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LAMADRID DAN

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WEISS LOUIS H

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MARKEE RICHARD L

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TRUESDALE ANTHONY N

 641 $51.90

SAVITT-LENNON KATHERINE J

 7,458 $20.92

BECKER B MICHAEL

 1,000 $51.95

SAVITT-LENNON KATHERINE J

 7,458 $51.89

MARKEE RICHARD L

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MARKEE RICHARD L

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MARKEE RICHARD L

 5,660 $58.59

BECKER B MICHAEL

 100 $0.00

ARCHBOLD MICHAEL G

 35,748 $58.06

WEISS LOUIS H

 6,000 $15.21

WEISS LOUIS H

 6,000 $58.20

ARCHBOLD MICHAEL G

 35,748 $16.12

ARCHBOLD MICHAEL G

 20,000 $58.52

ARCHBOLD MICHAEL G

 20,000 $16.12

ARCHBOLD MICHAEL G

 17,547 $16.12

ARCHBOLD MICHAEL G

 20,000 $13.43

ARCHBOLD MICHAEL G

 1,100 $16.12

ARCHBOLD MICHAEL G

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