- Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings,(NASDAQ:SPWH -8.9%) announced the appointment of Jon Barker as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective March 31. He will report directly to John Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer.
- Mr. Schaefer commented, “I have known Jon for almost 20 years and not only is he an excellent retail executive, he is also a passionate user of our products. I am very pleased that he is joining Sportsman’s Warehouse at a pivotal time in our growth trajectory when we have reached 77 stores and we believe we still have substantial store expansion opportunity ahead of us. His leadership skills and proven track record of success combined with his extensive knowledge of multi-channel retail and ecommerce make him a perfect fit for Sportsman’s Warehouse. I have no doubt that Jon will quickly bond with and add tremendous incremental value to our existing management team.”
- Mr. Barker most recently served as VP Global Officer for Walmart.
- Press Release