Jerry A. Shore joined the Company in April 2000 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Shore was employed by Wangs International, a major importing and wholesale distribution company as Chief Financial Officer from 1989 to 2000, and in various financial management capacities with IPS Corp., and Caterpillar, Inc. from 1975 to 1989. On January 9, Effective immediately, 2014, Jerry Shore, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume the additional title of Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for the Company's financial operations, information technology, store operations, distribution services, legal, and human resources.