OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Yuval Braverman
- Richard C. Breeden
- James M. Cotter
- Stefan Kaluzny
- John B. Lowe, Jr.
- Peter Morrow
- Charles M. Sonsteby
Yuval Braverman
Mr. Braverman has served as a director of the Company since June 19, 2008. Since 1981, Mr. Braverman has been the president of J & J Zaidman Inc., a wholesaler of diamonds and other precious stones.
Richard C. Breeden
Mr. Breeden has served as a director of the Company since January 17, 2008. Mr. Breeden is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Breeden Capital Management, LLC, the manager of a series of affiliated investment funds. Since 1996 he has also been Chairman of Richard C. Breeden & Co., LLC a professional services firm specializing in strategic consulting, financial restructuring and corporate governance advisory services. Mr. Breeden currently serves as the non-executive Chairman of the Board of H&R Block, Inc., and also as a director of Steris Corporation. Mr. Breeden served as Chairman of the United States Securities & Exchange Commission from 1989-1993.
James M. Cotter
Mr. Cotter has served as a director of the Company since January 17, 2008. Mr. Cotter is a founding partner of Breeden Capital Management, LLC and is a Senior Managing Director of Richard C. Breeden & Co. Prior to joining Richard C. Breeden & Co. in 2005, Mr. Cotter was a senior partner and Vice Chairman of the law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Mr. Cotter joined Simpson Thacher in 1971 and became a partner in 1975.
Stefan Kaluzny
Mr. Kaluzny has served as a director of the Company since May 10, 2010. Mr. Kaluzny is currently a Managing Director at Golden Gate Capital. His focus is on several sectors, including multi-channel retail, consumer products and restaurants. Mr. Kaluzny currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Express.
John B. Lowe, Jr.
Mr. Lowe became Chairman of the Board of Directors on August 29, 2007, and has served as a director of the Company since March 5, 2004. Mr. Lowe served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TDIndustries, a national mechanical/electrical/plumbing construction and facility service company from 1980 until January 1, 2005. He continues to serve as Chairman of TDIndustries. Mr. Lowe serves on the Board of Trustees for the Dallas Independent School District. He is a director of Drew Industries Incorporated.
Peter Morrow
Mr. Morrow has served as a director of the Company since May 10, 2010. Mr. Morrow is a Principal at Golden Gate Capital, where his focus is multi-channel retail and consumer products.
Charles M. Sonsteby
Mr. Sonsteby has served as a director of the Company since November 15, 2006. Mr. Sonsteby is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Brinker International, a multi-billion dollar restaurant company. Mr. Sonsteby joined Brinker International in 1990 and served in various capacities until his promotion to Senior Vice President of Finance in 1997, a position he held until 2001, when he was elected to his current position. Earlier in his career, Mr. Sonsteby worked in the accounting and finance departments of WNS, Inc., Kwik Kopy Corp., Lifemark Corp., and Jerrico, Inc.