Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. has announced that Jeffrey R. Hennion has been named to the position of Senior Vice President – Strategic Planning. In this newly created role, Mr. Hennion will be responsible for leading DKS' Strategic Planning and Analysis efforts, as well as Market and Consumer Research, Investor Relations and E-Commerce initiatives.
Mr. Hennion, 37, joined Dick's in January, 2000 as Vice President – Treasurer. In February, 2002, he was named to his current position of Vice President – Finance, and, in that capacity, has had the responsibility for leading the day-to-day operations of the Finance and Accounting areas of the Company under the direction of Michael F. Hines, EVP & CFO.
In addition, the Company announced that Lee Belitsky, 43, Vice President – Controller has also been elected Treasurer of the Company. Mr. Belitsky joined Dick's in December, 1997 in his current position, and, with the addition of the Treasurer's role, will now also be responsible for the Treasury & Tax operations of the Company.