Relevant Experience

• Over 35 years of executive leadership experience in specialty retail, home furnishings, and consumer goods, including CEO and Chair roles at Linens ’n Things, and Chair at Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (until 2025).
• Record of driving shareholder value through growth, merchandising insights, business transformation, efficiency optimization, and governance oversight.
• Expertise in board governance, mergers and acquisitions, enterprise modernization, unit expansion, and strategic growth initiatives, demonstrated by leading Linens ’n Things through significant expansion that strengthened market position and delivered shareholder returns.
• Proven ability to guide companies through competitive challenges, aligning strategic growth initiatives with shareholder returns and strengthening compensation and governance frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of consumer trends, supply chain optimization, and brand positioning, gained through leadership roles at Linens ’n Things and advisory work in private equity.

Career Highlights

• Chief Executive Officer & Chair, Linens ’n Things, Inc. (1988–2006)
• Senior Vice President & General Merchandise Manager, Bloomingdale’s (1976–1988)

Other Key Board Experience

• Additional retail industry board experience, including service as a director of Linens ‘n Things, and of the parent entities of Smart & Final Stores, Inc., Guitar Center, Inc. and The Neiman Marcus Group LLC, as well as a director of Jaclyn, Inc., Reebok International Ltd., and Maidenform Brands, Inc.
• Chairman of the boards of directors for 99 Cents Only Stores LLC, GNC Holdings, Inc., National Bedding Company LLC, and Simmons Company.

Education

• MBA, New York University
• B.S., Management and Marketing, Lehigh University

Board Committees

• Compensation

Key Skills

• Retail Strategy & Operations
• Board Governance
• Specialty Retail / High Growth
• Consumer Goods Expertise
• Executive Leadership

Relevant Experience

• Over 30 years of leadership experience in specialty retail and consumer services, including executive roles at Safelite AutoGlass, Bath & Body Works, and L Brands, with a record of driving shareholder value through digital transformation, omni-channel innovation, and operational excellence.
• Deep expertise in digital transformation, omni-channel strategy, enterprise technology modernization, and supply chain optimization, demonstrated by leading enterprise-wide digital strategy and modernization initiatives as Executive Vice President & Chief Digital Technology Officer at Safelite AutoGlass.
• Proven track record in cybersecurity governance, technology infrastructure upgrades, and loyalty program enablement, notably strengthening cybersecurity frameworks and enabling omnichannel growth and loyalty program integration as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Bath & Body Works.
• Led technology solutions for global supply chain operations and enterprise systems as Senior Vice President, Enterprise & Supply Chain Applications at L Brands, and managed enterprise technology platforms and shared services supporting multiple brands as Vice President, Enterprise & Shared Services at L Brands.
• Recognized for driving measurable improvements in customer experience and operational resilience, and advancing buy-online-pickup-in-store models during the pandemic at Bath & Body Works.

Career Highlights

• Executive Vice President & Chief Digital Technology Officer, Safelite AutoGlass (2024–Present)
• Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Bath & Body Works, Inc. (2020–2024)
• Senior Vice President, Enterprise & Supply Chain Applications, L Brands (2016–2020)

Education

• MBA, Ohio University
• B.A., English Literature, The Ohio State University
• B.B.A., Finance, University of Toledo

Other

• Vice Chair, After-School All-Stars Ohio (2014–2024)
• Industry recognition: Top 10 Retail CIOs (Retail Tech Insights, 2023); Ohio ORBIE Awards Finalist (2024)

Board Committees

• Audit

Key Skills

• Digital Transformation
• Cybersecurity
• Omni-Channel Strategy
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Enterprise Technology Leadership

Relevant Experience

• Over three decades of financial leadership in retail and consumer products, including serving as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for AutoZone, Inc.
• Deep expertise in finance, information technology, store development, and customer satisfaction, driving operational efficiency and digital transformation initiatives that strengthened AutoZone’s competitive position.
• Certified Public Accountant with strong credentials in accounting, compliance, and corporate governance, ensuring financial integrity.
• Recognized for strategic governance and risk management, providing board-level insights into complex financial and operational challenges facing public companies.

Career Highlights

• Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President – Finance, IT & Store Development, AutoZone, Inc. (2006-2021)
• Executive Vice President & CFO, Linens ’n Things, Inc. (1991–2006)

Other Key Board Experience

• Brinker International, Inc. (since 2013) (NYSE: EAT) (Chair of Audit Committee and member of Compensation Committee)
• Constellation Brands, Inc. (since 2023) (member of Compensation Committee) (NYSE: STZ)
• Autism Speaks
• Board of Trustees, Alfred University

Education

• B.S., Accounting and Management, Alfred University

Board Committees

• Audit (Chair)

Key Skills

• Financial Strategy & Risk Management
• High Growth & Capital Allocation
• Technology & Digital Transformation
• Retail Operations Leadership
• Corporate Governance & Risk Oversight

Relevant Experience

• Over 25 years of leadership experience in retail and travel, specializing in digital strategy, customer engagement, and revenue optimization, including senior executive roles at Delta Air Lines since 2009 that have expanded to strengthen recurring revenue streams.
• As Senior Vice President – Customer Engagement & Loyalty of Delta Air Lines and CEO of Delta Vacations, responsible for SkyMiles loyalty program, Delta Sky Clubs, and strategic partnerships with brands like American Express, Starbucks, Airbnb, and Uber, delivering measurable shareholder value through customer retention and ancillary revenue growth.
• Expertise in global P&L management, pricing and revenue strategy, customer loyalty and membership experience, product strategy and international market expansion, including leading Delta’s trans-Atlantic operations from Amsterdam.
• Recognized as one of the Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America by Black Enterprise Magazine and named among Atlanta’s Top 40 Under 40.

Career Highlights

• Senior Vice President – Customer Engagement & Loyalty, Delta Air Lines (2020–Present)
• Chief Executive Officer, Delta Vacations (2020–Present)
• Senior Vice President – Pricing & Revenue Management, Delta Air Lines (2018–2020)
• Senior Vice President – Trans-Atlantic, Delta Air Lines (2015–2018)
• Executive roles with Delta Air Lines in Corporate Strategy, Chief Economist, Trans-Atlantic Pricing & Revenue Management (2009-2015)
• Executive roles with The Home Depot, Inc. in Strategy & Business Development and within the At Home Services division (2002-2007)

Other Key Board Experience

• Wheels Up Experience Inc. (since 2022) (NYSE: UP)
• Virgin Red Ltd. and Virgin Atlantic subsidiaries
• Advisory Board Member, Cool Girls, Inc.; Former Board Member, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta

Education

• MBA, Duke University – The Fuqua School of Business
• B.A., Business Administration, Morehouse College

Board Committees

• Nominating and Corporate Governance

Key Skills

• Digital Strategy & Transformation
• Customer Engagement & Loyalty
• International Expansion
• Strategic Partnerships
• Home Improvement Industry Expertise

Relevant Experience

• Over 25 years of leadership experience in human capital management and organizational effectiveness across retail and food service, delivering workforce strategies that supported sustained revenue growth and operational resilience.
• As Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at Tractor Supply Company, oversees compensation and benefits, recruiting, leadership development, and engagement initiatives.
• Former Chief People Officer for McDonald’s USA, responsible for HR strategy for 800,000 crew members and 2,300 franchisees, driving cultural transformation and leadership development programs.
• Extensive experience at Walmart, including roles as SVP of Global HR Transformation and People Services, SVP & Chief HR Officer for U.S. Stores, and SVP of Learning and HR Strategy. These roles strengthened workforce productivity and governance frameworks across the company.
• Recognized for progressive HR leadership, implementing modernized policies such as parental leave and employee engagement programs during Tractor Supply’s 70% growth through the pandemic.

Career Highlights

• Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Tractor Supply Company (2020–Present)
• Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer, McDonald’s USA (2017–2020)
• Senior Vice President Roles, Walmart Inc. (2008–2017)

Education

• B.S., Business with Communications Minor, Emporia State University

Other

• Member of Future of Work Leaders, a global community of CHROs shaping employee experience strategies

Board Committees

• Compensation (Chair)

Key Skills

• Human Capital Strategy
• Talent Development & Leadership
• Specialty Retail & High Growth
• Organizational Effectiveness
• HR Technology & Transformation

Relevant Experience

• Over 20 years of experience in homebuilding operations, strategic growth, and financial management, with deep expertise in land acquisition, market risk analysis, and operational efficiency that strengthened shareholder returns.
• President and Chief Executive Officer of PulteGroup, Inc., leading one of the nation’s largest and most geographically diverse homebuilders.
• Advocates for innovation in home design and affordability strategies, including consumer-inspired layouts and mortgage incentive programs.
• Recognized for transformational leadership, driving PulteGroup’s strategic shift toward profitability and operational discipline, resulting in a 7x increase in stock price and enhanced shareholder value under his tenure.

Career Highlights

• President & Chief Executive Officer, PulteGroup, Inc. (2016–Present)

Other Key Board Experience

• PulteGroup, Inc. (since 2016) (NYSE: PHM)
• Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce – 2025 Board Chair
• Atlanta Committee for Progress

Education

• MBA, Arizona State University
• B.A., Accounting, University of Utah
• Certified Public Accountant

Other

• Honored at Building Homes for Heroes Gala (2023) for leadership in veteran housing initiatives through PulteGroup’s Built to Honor® program

Board Committees

• Compensation

Key Skills

• Strategic Growth & Market Analysis
• Financial Management & Risk Assessment
• Commercial & B-to-B Expertise
• Human Capital & Compensation Oversight
• Public Company Executive Leadership

Bradley Paulsen has served as our Chief Executive Officer since December 2025. He joined the Company as our President in March 2025 and had responsibility for our stores, merchandising, supply chain, customer experience, and human resources functions. He previously served as CEO, North America for Rentokil Initial plc from December 2023 to February 2025, where he was responsible for all operations for the North American region and was a member of the executive leadership team. Prior to Rentokil, Mr. Paulsen served as chief executive officer of Rexel USA, a leading distributor of electrical parts, services and solutions, from April 2021 to December 2023. From 2015 to 2021, he served in a number of leadership roles at HD Supply, one of the United States’ largest MRO (maintenance, repair, and operating products) distributors, including most recently as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for overseeing the sales, supply chain and customer care teams. He also spent nine years with Home Depot in leadership and merchandising roles. Mr. Paulsen holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University.

Relevant Experience

• Over 30 years of executive leadership experience in specialty retail, sports marketing, and consumer engagement, including roles as CEO, Executive Chairman, and Chief Marketing Officer.
• Executive Chairman of PGA TOUR Superstore, leading expansion from 10 stores to 76 locations and driving sales growth of over 650% during his tenure as CEO.
• Deep expertise in brand strategy, experiential retail, and marketing innovation, honed through senior leadership roles at The Home Depot and Atlanta Falcons.
• Recognized as a Most Admired CEO by Atlanta Business Chronicle (2021) for transformational leadership in retail and sports business.

Career Highlights

• Executive Chairman, PGA TOUR Superstore (2022–Present)
• President & Chief Executive Officer, PGA TOUR Superstore (2009–2022)
• Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Atlanta Falcons (2002–2008)
• Chief Marketing Officer, The Home Depot (1992–2002)

Other Key Board Experience

• Chairman, National Golf Foundation (2019–Present); Vice Chairman from 2016-2019

Education

• B.S., Accounting, Roger Williams University

Board Committees

• Audit

Key Skills

• Specialty Retail Growth & Strategy
• Brand Marketing & Customer Engagement
• Experiential Retail Innovation
• Corporate Governance
• Leadership in Multi-Channel Consumer Businesses

Thomas V. Taylor became our Executive Chair in December 2025 after serving as our Chief Executive Officer from December 2012 to December 2025. Prior to joining us, Mr. Taylor began his career at age 16 in 1983 at a Miami Home Depot store. He worked his way up through various manager, district manager, vice president, president, and senior vice president roles to eventually serve as the Executive Vice President of Operations with responsibility for all Home Depot stores and then the Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing, again for all stores. After leaving Home Depot in 2006, for the next six years, Mr. Taylor was a Managing Director at Sun Capital Partners. During his tenure, he was a board member for over twenty portfolio companies in the United States and Europe. Mr. Taylor currently serves on the board of directors of Cooper’s Hawk, a differentiated wine club and restaurant concept, and he served on the board of National Vision Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), an optical retailer, from September 2018 to June 2025. He is also a member of the board of Avalon Action Alliance, which provides life changing treatment and training programs for our nation’s veterans and first responders.

Relevant Experience

• Over 30 years of executive leadership experience in retail, grocery, and specialty sectors, including CEO, CFO, and COO roles at multi-billion-dollar companies.
• Proven expertise in corporate finance, strategic growth, operational restructuring, and governance, with a track record of leading organizations through complex integrations and financial transformations that enhance shareholder value.
• Recognized for board governance and audit leadership, serving as Chair of multiple audit committees and contributing to governance best practices across public and private boards.

Career Highlights

• Chair of the Board, 99 Cents Only Stores (2023-2025)
• Vice Chair (2018-2023) & Interim CEO, 99 Cents Only Stores LLC (2019–2020)
• Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, 99 Cents Only Stores LLC (2015–2018)
• Co-Chief Executive Officer, President & COO, DeMoulas Super Markets (Market Basket) (2014)
• Chief Executive Officer, Knowledge Universe U.S. (2006–2011)
• Chief Financial Officer & EVP, Albertsons, Inc. (2001–2006)
• Senior Roles at Ralphs & Fred Meyer (Kroger) (1992–2000)

Other Key Board Experience

• Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (2020-2025) (NASDAQ: PTVE)
• Ares Acquisition Corp. I (2021-2023) (NYSE: AAC); Ares Acquisition Corp. II (2023-2025) (NYSE: AACT)
• Prior directorships on multiple other public and private boards, including 99 Cents Only, Nordstrom, Inc., Knowledge Universe Education, CoolSys, Inc., Convergint Technologies LLC

Education

• MBA, University of Southern California
• B.S., Economics, Santa Clara University

Other

• Member of Latino Corporate Directors Association and NACD Fellow (since 2019), holding NACD Directorship Certification since 2024.

Board Committees

• Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chair)

Key Skills

• Governance, Board & Risk Management Oversight
• Corporate Finance & Audit Leadership
• Strategic Growth & Restructuring
• Retail & Multi-Unit Industry Expertise
• Ethics & Social Responsibility Oversight

Relevant Experience

• Founder of Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., with over 40 years of entrepreneurial and executive leadership experience in retail, building materials, hospitality, advertising and real estate development.
• Deep expertise in strategic growth, brand development, and operational leadership, having guided Floor & Decor from a single store in Atlanta to a national specialty retailer with over 200 locations and a successful IPO in 2017.
• Extensive experience in real estate and hospitality ventures, including development of Utana Bluffs and Mountain & Marsh Hospitality Group.
• Recognized for philanthropy and community leadership, actively supporting arts, education, and health initiatives across Georgia.

Career Highlights

• Founder & Vice Chairman, Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (2000–Present)
• Entrepreneurial Ventures: multistate billboard company, luxury residential communities, hospitality businesses

Other Key Board Experience

• Vice Chair, Telfair Art Museum Board of Trustees
• Board of Governors, Bethesda Academy
• Prior service includes Chair, Lamar Dodd School of Art Board of Visitors;
• Savannah Music Festival, and Executive Advisory Council, Emory Brain Health Center

Education

• B.B.A., Terry College of Business, University of Georgia

Key Skills

• Executive Leadership & Entrepreneurial Vision
• Merchandising Expertise & Product Sourcing
• Expertise in Professional Contractor Customer Segment
• Real Estate Development & Site Selection
• Building Materials & Industry Expertise

Relevant Experience

• Over 25 years of leadership experience in real estate operations, investment management, and strategic growth, including senior roles at Sun Communities, Invitation Homes, and Goldman Sachs.
• Currently Chief Executive Officer of Sun Communities, Inc., a publicly traded real estate investment trust specializing in manufactured housing and RV communities, where he leads corporate strategy and growth initiatives.
• Deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital structuring, and large-scale property development, demonstrated through leadership roles at Starwood Waypoint Homes.
• Recognized for transformational leadership and operational excellence, driving Invitation Homes’ expansion as President and COO.

Career Highlights

• Chief Executive Officer & Director, Sun Communities, Inc. (October 2025–Present)
• President & Chief Operating Officer, Invitation Homes Inc. (2023–2025)
• Chief Operating Officer, Invitation Homes (2017–2023)

Other Key Board Experience

• Sun Communities, Inc. (since October 2025) (NYSE: SUI)
• Stanford University Board of Trustees

Education

• MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business
• B.A., Economics, Stanford University

Other

• Active in Stanford Real Estate Council and Stanford Athletics Board
• Founding member of LEARN Charter School Network

Board Committees

• Nominating and Corporate Governance

Key Skills

• Real Estate Investment & Development
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Strategic Growth & Operational Leadership
• Public Company Executive Leadership
• Capital Structuring & Risk Management