The Buckle, Inc. appointed Kari G. Smith to the newly created position of EVP of stores effective immediately. In her new role, Kari will continue to provide leadership related to all aspects of the in-store shopping experience for Buckle’s guests; including the education and development of Buckle’s talented sales team.
Smith has been employed by Buckle since May 1978, when she started as a part-time salesperson. She has served in several roles of increasing responsibility since that time, helping to build and develop the outstanding sales team that has been instrumental to Buckle’s growth over the past 35 years. Smith has served in her current position as vice president of sales since May 2001.
