Mr. J. Michael Schlotman, Mike has been a Senior Vice President of The Kroger Co. since June 26, 2003. Mr. Schlotman also has been the Chief Financial Officer of The Kroger Co. since January 26, 2000 and served as its Group Vice President since January 26, 2000 until June 26, 2003. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and Corporate Controller of Kroger Co. since 1995, and served in various positions in corporate accounting since joining Kroger in 1985. He serves as a Director at Ohio National Financial Services, Inc.