Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. appointed Nancy Walsh as an independent Class III director to its Board of Directors and a member of its Audit and Compensation Committees.
Christopher Eastland resigned immediately from the Board on August 19, 2022. He had served as a member for 13 years and was previously Board chair from 2010 to 2019.
Joseph Schneider, chairman of the Board of Directors, said, “We are pleased to welcome Nancy to our Board of Directors. Her broad financial leadership and experience in the retail space are a valued addition to our Board of Directors. We look forward to utilizing her expertise to help us further adapt and execute our long-term growth initiatives.
“I have served alongside Chris for many years,” continued Schneider. “We thank him for his contributions and many years of service as a valued member of our Board of Directors and wish Chris and his family much success with their new endeavor in Spain.”
Jon Barker, CEO, said, “I look forward to serving on the Board of Directors with Nancy and believe she will complement the strength of our Board of Directors given her extensive leadership working for several notable retail companies during her esteemed career. Her leadership and retail experience, along with her knowledge of public company governance and financial expertise and business background, will be welcomed additions to our Board of Directors.”
On her appointment, Walsh said, “I’m honored to be joining the Sportsman’s Warehouse organization, a uniquely positioned specialty outdoor sporting goods retailer. Having spent the majority of my career in retail, from fashion and apparel to specialty hardgoods, I believe my skills and experience will complement the needs of the company as we look to better serve the growing customer base. I look forward to working with the Board of Directors and management to help guide the future of the company.”
Walsh has been the executive vice president and chief financial officer of LL Flooring Holdings, Inc. since September 2019. Before that, she was the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Pier 1 Imports, Inc. from January 2018 until April 2019, from November 2015 until December 2017, she was the executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. From March 1999 to December 2013, Walsh worked in financial positions, including as senior vice president of finance with Tapestry, Inc., formerly Coach, Inc. Walsh also worked in financial roles with Timberland, Inc.
