Executive Compensation  

Biography
William C. Rhodes, III, 43, was elected Chairman in June 2007. He has been President, Chief Executive Officer, and a director since 2005. Prior to his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Rhodes was Executive Vice President - Store Operations and Commercial. Prior to fiscal 2005, he had been Senior Vice President - Supply Chain and Information Technology since fiscal 2002, and prior thereto had been Senior Vice President - Supply Chain since 2001. Prior to that time, he served in various capacities within the Company, including Vice President - Stores in 2000, Senior Vice President - Finance and Vice President - Finance in 1999 and Vice President - Operations Analysis and Support from 1997 to 1999. Prior to 1994, Mr. Rhodes was a manager with Ernst & Young, LLP.