Stage Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SSI) announced today that, effective June 10,
2014, Elaine D. Crowley, 55, was appointed to the Company’s Board of
Directors. Her appointment brings the Board’s membership to ten
Directors. Ms. Crowley, an independent Director, has been named to serve
on the Board’s Audit Committee and on its Corporate Governance and
Nominating Committee.
Ms. Crowley, who spent nine years at Price Waterhouse, ultimately
attaining the position of Senior Audit Manager, has held various senior
executive level financial positions at a number of retail companies.
Most recently, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer for Mattress Giant Corporation, Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer for Michaels Stores, Inc. and
Chief Financial Officer for The Bombay Company, Inc.
Michael Glazer, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We
are pleased to welcome Elaine to our Company’s Board of Directors. I am
confident that her financial credentials, successful track record and
broad knowledge of the retail industry will make her an outstanding
addition to our Board and to the committees on which she will serve.”
About Stage Stores
Stage Stores, Inc. operates primarily in small and mid-sized towns and
communities. Its stores, which operate under the Bealls, Goody’s, Palais
Royal, Peebles and Stage names, offer moderately priced, nationally
recognized brand name apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear for
the entire family. The Company currently operates 852 stores in 40
states. The Company also has an eCommerce website. For more information
about Stage Stores, visit the Company’s web site at www.stagestoresinc.com.
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