Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) |
Position |
| Dennis M Lindahl |
CFO, Executive Vice President & Treasurer |
| Sharon K Link |
Chief Admin Officer, Senior Vice President, Finance & Assistant Treasurer |
| Allen Dittrich |
Executive Vice President, Mdse & Marketing |
| Richard J. Vazquez |
Executive Vice President, Mdse, Marketing |
| Curt V. Avallone |
Senior Vice President, Marketing |
| Andrew Carlin |
Regl Vice President |
| Annette C. McEwan-Coyer |
Vice President, Apparel & Camping |
| Connie Walsh |
Vice President, Mdse Planning & Replenishment |
| David Strouse |
Vice President, Prod Development & Sourcing |
| Gary Hauger |
Vice President, Retail Operations |
| Jeffrey Bergmann |
Vice President, Marketing |
| Mark Bussard |
Vice President, Hunting & Fishing |
| Scott Cisney |
Regl Vice President |
| Craig Reiger |
Director, Marketing |
| Shannon Burns |
Director, Communications, Investor Relations |
| Gary Buescher |
Product Manager |
Board of Directors
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
CFO, Executive Vice President & Treasurer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Chief Admin Officer, Senior Vice President, Finance & Assistant Treasurer |
Current |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Senior Vice President, Finance |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Executive Vice President, Mdse & Marketing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Executive Vice President, Mdse, Marketing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Senior Vice President, Marketing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Regl Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Vice President, Apparel & Camping |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Vice President, Mdse Planning & Replenishment |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Vice President, Prod Development & Sourcing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Vice President, Retail Operations |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Vice President, Marketing |
Current |
Mark A. Bussard was named senior vice president of retail sales in December 2006, with responsibility for driving sales and increasing communication between
the stores and the merchant and marketing teams. He began his career at Gander Mountain in 1994 as a store manager in Michigan and progressed through roles
as district manager and regional manager. In 2002, he joined the corporate staff, where he led the hunting and fishing merchant teams as divisional vice
president. Before joining Gander Mountain, Mr. Bussard served as a store manager and as a regional recruiter of store managers for Quality Stores, Inc.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Vice President, Hunting & Fishing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Regl Vice President |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Director, Marketing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Director, Communications, Investor Relations |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Product Manager |
Current |
Array
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Holiday Companies |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Chairman |
Current |
| Gander Mountain, Inc. |
Vice Chairman of the Board |
Current |
| Gander Mountain, Inc. |
Chairman |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
David C. Pratt was elected Chairman of the Board in December 2006. Mr. Pratt was elected as a director of Gander Mountain in August 2005 and named Vice
Chairman of the Board in December 2005. He was appointed interim chief executive officer in September 2008. Mr. Pratt is the former chairman, president and
chief executive officer of United Industries, which he founded in 1969. He also is president of Rex Realty in Clayton, Missouri, and is a minority owner of
the St. Louis Cardinals major league baseball team. A generous supporter of St. Louis charities, he is on the Board of Directors of the Sisters of Mercy
Health System and serves on their executive committee.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Gerald A. Erickson has been a principal of Holiday Companies since its formation in December 1992 and has served on the Board of Directors and as Vice President of Holiday Companies since that time. Mr. Erickson has also served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Holiday Companies since 2003.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Holiday Companies |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Holiday Companies |
Principal |
Current |
| Gander Mountain, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Holiday Companies |
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors |
Current |
| A&D Personal Protection, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Karen M. Bohn was elected a director of the company in April 2004. Ms. Bohn is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Galeo Group LLC, a
strategic management resource for companies in governance, philanthropy, strategy, and management effectiveness. Previously, she held a variety of positions
with Piper Jaffray Companies, most recently as Chief Administrative Officer and member of the Management Committee.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Marshall L. Day was elected a director of the company in April 2004. He was appointed Independent Lead Director in May 2004. From 1986 through April 2000,
Mr. Day served in various positions with Home Depot Inc., serving as Senior Vice President—Finance from 1993 to 1995, Senior Vice President—Chief Financial
Officer from 1995 to 1998 and Senior Vice President—Finance and Accounting from 1998 through April 2000. Since his retirement from Home Depot Inc. in April
2000, Mr. Day has served as an independent consultant.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Richard C. Dell was elected a director of the company in April 2004. Since January 2002, Mr. Dell has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Ames True Temper, a manufacturer and marketer of non-powered lawn and garden tools and accessories. Prior to joining Ames True Temper, Mr. Dell spent 27 years in a variety of positions at Newell Rubbermaid, most recently as Group President.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Ames True Temper, Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Gander Mountain, Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Ames True Temper, Inc. |
Member, Board of Directors |
Current |
| A&D Personal Protection, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Gander Mountain, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Gander Mountain Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Newell Rubbermaid Inc. |
Group President |
Former |
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