Michael D. Fisher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stein Mart Inc announced the promotion of two key individuals to Executive Vice President, effective immediately.
D. Hunt Hawkins, who has served as Senior Vice President of human resources for Stein Mart since 1994, has been named Executive Vice President, operations. In his new position, he will have responsibility for store operations and human resources.
Michael D. Ray, Senior Vice President, store operations, will report to Hawkins, as will Rebecca Steele, who has been named Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to joining Stein Mart, Hawkins worked for Genesco for ten years.
William A. Moll, who has served as Stein Mart's General Merchandising Manager for ladies' ready-to-wear since 2003, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer. He will have responsibility for all buying, planning and allocations functions.
The General Merchandising Managers for men's and home, John Pennell and Kassie Jones, respectively, as well as the Vice President of planning and allocation, Roseann McLean, will report to him.
Prior to joining Stein Mart, Moll worked for nearly 30 years in all facets of ladies' ready-to-wear, including nearly 20 years with Macy's West, and leadership positions in manufacturing and consulting.
"These promotions broaden the management structure in line with our growth plan and are in keeping with our desire to have greater depth in our strategic ranks," Fisher said upon making the announcement.
"I believe these new responsibilities will allow Hunt and Bill to build on the substantial contributions they have already made to Stein Mart."
Moll will join Fisher, Hawkins, Ray and James Delfs, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on Stein Mart's executive management committee.
A search to name a new General Merchandising Manager for ladies' ready-to-wear has been initiated.
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