Modell’s Sporting Goods promoted Charles Castaneda to a new role as chief merchandising officer. Jay OBrien becomes general merchandise manager (GMM) of Sporting Goods and Jeff Schaffer takes over as GMM of Footwear.

Castaneda was EVP of planning and allocations.  Castaneda started with Modells in December 2010 and has been instrumental in improvements involving Modells inventory management systems   

Charles has been a great asset since he joined the team over 2 years ago and we look forward to an exciting 2013 and beyond as he leads our merchandising, planning and allocation group, said Mitchell Modell, CEO of Modells Sporting Goods.

With the departure of Bill Hackett, who has left the company for another opportunity, OBrien, GMM of Footwear, moved into the role of GMM of Sporting Goods. OBrien has been with Modells since 2007. Schaffer, formerly Mens and Cleats buyer and with Modells for over 17 years, takes over as GMM of Footwear.