Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. Appoints Gene Eddie Burt to Its Board of Directors
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BOOT) has appointed Gene Eddie Burt as a new member of its Board of Directors. Burt, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Big Lots, brings over 30 years of retail experience, including roles at GNC, PetSmart, and Home Depot. CEO Jim Conroy expressed strong confidence in Burt's ability to enhance the Board's strategic capabilities to accelerate Boot Barn's growth. Following this appointment, the Board now comprises eight directors.
- Gene Eddie Burt brings over 30 years of retail experience, enhancing strategic capabilities.
- His background in supply chain and merchandising could drive operational efficiencies.
- CEO Jim Conroy is optimistic about Burt's impact on board dynamics and company growth.
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Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: BOOT) today announced that Gene Eddie Burt, Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Big Lots Inc., has been appointed to its Board of Directors. With his appointment, the Board now consists of eight directors.
“I am thrilled to welcome Eddie to the Board of Directors. He is an experienced leader with a strong background across supply chain, merchandising and real estate operations. Eddie has a demonstrated track record of developing and implementing business strategies, and I believe his skillset will bring tremendous value to Boot Barn,” commented Jim Conroy, Chief Executive Officer. “Eddie’s retail industry experience and wide-ranging background will enhance the composition of our Board as we further grow the Boot Barn business across the country.”
Mr. Burt currently serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Big Lots, Inc. Mr. Burt has over 30 years of experience in the retail industry, having previously served as the Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Supply Chain for GNC, Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Development for PetSmart, Inc., and Director of Domestic Distribution for The Home Depot, Inc.
About Boot Barn
Boot Barn is the nation’s leading lifestyle retailer of western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company offers its loyal customer base a wide selection of work and lifestyle brands. As of the date of this release, Boot Barn operates 267 stores in 36 states, in addition to an e-commerce channel www.bootbarn.com. The Company also operates www.sheplers.com, the nation’s leading pure play online western and work retailer and www.countryoutfitter.com, an e-commerce site selling to customers who live a country lifestyle. For more information, call 888-Boot-Barn or visit www.bootbarn.com.
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