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Greg Bridgeford was promoted to executive vice president of business development in 2004 after serving as senior vice president of business development since 1999. He is responsible for all aspects of the company's development of business opportunities, including corporate research, strategic planning, new business development, business process improvement, and real estate, engineering and construction. Bridgeford joined Lowe's in 1982 as executive assistant to the chairman, and has served in a variety of increasingly responsible positions, including vice president of corporate development, senior vice president of merchandising/general merchandising manager, and senior vice president of marketing. Bridgeford holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Virginia and earned an M.B.A. from Wake Forest University.

Mike Brown was promoted to executive vice president of store operations in December 2006. He is responsible for all Lowe's stores and Lowe's specialty sales businesses including installed, special order, and commercial sales. Brown began his career with Lowe's in 1984 and served most recently as senior vice president (SVP) of store operations for Lowe's South Central Division. He has previously led store operations as SVP of the West Division, and has served as vice president of specialty sales for commercial, installed and special-order sales; regional vice president of the Northeast Division; merchandising vice president of lawn and garden, bag goods/chemicals and outdoor power equipment; manager and director of re-merchandising, retrofits and specialty sales; and as a store manager.

Nick Canter was named executive vice president of merchandising in December 2006. His responsibilities include merchandising, global sourcing and store environment. He joined Lowe's in 1974 and most recently served as executive vice president of store operations. Canter has also served as senior vice president of store operations for Lowe's North Central Division, and led Lowe's entry into the Northeast, launching new stores in the Boston and New York metropolitan areas. He has also served as regional vice president of the Southeast region. In addition to store operations, Canter has significant merchandising experience, having served the company as senior vice president and general merchandising manager responsible for building products and also as vice president of merchandising for millwork.

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Mike Mabry was promoted to executive vice president of logistics and distribution in September 2004, after serving as senior vice president of distribution. Mabry joined the company in December 2003 after a 12-year career with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. He is responsible for overseeing Lowe's state-of-the-art logistics and distribution network that expedites the replenishment of merchandise and supplies to all Lowe's stores. During his tenure at Wal-Mart, Mabry served most recently as vice president of global services. Mabry holds an M.B.A. from Oklahoma City University and a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of North Alabama.

Theresa Anderson was named senior vice president of operations for the Southeast Division in September 2009, having previously served as senior vice president and general merchandising manager for home décor since 2006. She also has been senior vice president and general merchandising manager of home and outdoor living, president of Lowe's Global Sourcing, and senior vice president of merchandising sales and service. Anderson joined Lowe's in 1986 and has served in a number of increasingly responsible positions, including senior vice president of store operations and staffing; merchandising vice president of outdoor hardlines; and various positions in corporate training, management development and advertising. Anderson has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina-Asheville.

Maureen Ausura joined Lowe's in February 2005 as senior vice president of human resources, responsible for enhancing the company's efforts to attract, motivate, develop and retain outstanding employees as Lowe's continues its rapid growth. Ausura has more than 25 years human resources experience, most recently as corporate vice president of human resources with international agribusiness company Archer Daniels Midland. She has also held senior-level human resources positions with Giant Eagle Supermarkets and Campbell Soup Company. Ausura has a bachelor's degree and an M.B.A. from Rutgers University.

Scott Butterfield was promoted to senior vice president of research and strategic planning in May 2006, after serving as vice president of strategic planning since 1999. He is responsible for aligning Lowe's consumer research to its business strategy, developing programs and services to meet customers' needs and the company's growth. Butterfield has more than 20 years of strategic planning, finance and management experience, having previously served in positions at companies including Pizza Hut, Inc., Kraft General Foods and The Quaker Oats Company. He received a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Iowa and a master's degree in marketing and finance from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Marshall Croom was named senior vice president and chief risk officer in January 2009 and is responsible for providing oversight and direction for the management of all material risks across the company, including enterprise risk management, workers compensation, loss prevention, safety, internal audit, quality assurance and global trade services. Croom most recently served as SVP of merchandising and store support. His prior Lowe's experience also includes SVP of finance, treasurer and assistant treasurer. Croom joined the company in 1997 following an 11-year career with Ernst & Young. He received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Appalachian State University.

Rick Damron was named senior vice president of logistics in September 2009. He is responsible for Lowe's logistics organizational structure and talent management. Damron moved over from store operations, where he served as senior vice president of operations for the North Central Division since 2008, after serving in the same role in the Northeast Division since 2004. He joined Lowe's in 1981, working in the warehouse, and has served in numerous positions of increasing responsibility in store operations, including store manager, district manager, and regional vice president of the company's Pennsylvania and New Jersey markets.

Clint Davis was named senior vice president and general merchandising manager of kitchen and bath in September 2009. Davis previously served as senior vice president and general merchandising manager of hardlines, where he was responsible for tools, hardware, rough plumbing and rough electrical since December 2006. Davis joined Lowe's in 2001 and also has worked as merchandising vice president of Lowe's appliance and flooring categories. He has more than 24 years of merchandising, sales and retail experience, including serving as national sales manager for Armstrong World Industries. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Francis Marion University.

Bill Edwards was named senior vice president of operations for the South Central Division in September 2009. He had been SVP of operations for the Southeast Division since 2008, after three years as SVP for the North Central Division. Edwards joined Lowe's in 1993 and also has served as regional vice president of Lowe's mid-Atlantic region based in Richmond, Va., and as store manager and district manager. He has more than 20 years of retail experience.

Jim Frasso was named senior vice president of operations for the Northeast Division in 2008 after serving the Southeast Division as SVP since 2004. He joined Lowe's in 1994 and has more then 32 years of retail experience. Frasso has served in a number of increasingly responsible positions with Lowe's, including store manager and district manager prior to serving as regional vice president responsible for operations in Lowe's Florida region.

Bob Gfeller was named senior vice president and general merchandising manager of hardlines in September 2009. He is responsible for the merchandising strategies for tools, hardware, rough plumbing and rough electrical products. Gfeller joined Lowe's in 1999 and served as senior vice president of marketing for 10 years. He has more than 25 years of branding and retail marketing experience, having managed some of the nation's leading brand names and products at The Coca-Cola Company and Nabisco, Inc. Gfeller has a master's degree in marketing from New York University and an undergraduate degree in economics from Franklin and Marshall College.

Vaughn Hayes was named senior vice president of store planning and environment in February 2006 and is responsible for store planning and environment, vendor service management, display management, new store set-up and remerchandising. Hayes had served as vice president of store planning and development since 1992. He began his Lowe's career in merchandising in 1971 and has served in a number of increasingly responsible positions in inventory management, merchandising and store planning. Hayes has a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University and an M.B.A. from Wake Forest University.

Matthew Hollifield was promoted to senior vice president and chief accounting officer in November 2005, after serving as vice president of corporate accounts payables since joining Lowe's in 2002. Hollifield's responsibilities include oversight of all corporate accounting, product accounting, inventory control, trade payable, expense payable and general accounting functions. He has more than 17 years of experience in corporate finance and accounting and previously served as chief financial officer of Century Furniture Industries. Hollifield has a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University, an M.B.A. from Duke University and is a certified public accountant.

Alan Huggins was promoted to president, Lowe's Canada, in September 2009, after serving as vice president of operations for Lowe's Canada since 2006. Huggins joined Lowe's in 2001 and has worked in a number of increasingly responsible positions, including district manager for stores in North Carolina and California. Huggins has more than 25 years of retail experience, including 10 years with the Hechinger Company, and tenures at Office Depot and Jo-Ann Fabrics.

John Kasberger was named senior vice president and general merchandising manager of kitchen and bath in December 2006. He previously served as senior vice president and general merchandising manager for Lowe's hardlines products group. Kasberger came to Lowe's in 1991 after a long career in the retail industry that includes leadership roles at Best Products in Richmond, Va. and Save-Rite in Rochester, N.Y. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas.

Gaither Keener was promoted to senior vice president, general counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer in 2006, after serving in a number of increasingly responsible positions in Lowe's legal department. As general counsel, Keener directs and determines all legal matters pursuant to the company and its subsidiaries. He began his career at Lowe's in 1985 as corporate counsel after serving as partner in a private law firm. Keener served in the U.S. Marine Corps, has a bachelor's degree from Western Carolina University and juris doctor degree from Wake Forest University Law School.

Brent G. Kirby was promoted to senior vice president of operations for the North Central Division in September 2009, after serving as vice president of installed and special order sales since 2005. Kirby joined Lowe's in 1986 and has worked in retail for more than 25 years. He returns to store operations, where he has spent much of his career, starting in stores and serving as store manager, district manager and regional vice president of operations, based in Atlanta. Kirby holds a bachelor's degree from Covenant College and an M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix.

Dennis Knowles was named senior vice president of the West Division in June 2008 after serving in the same role for the company's South Central Division since 2007. He is responsible for operations of more than 260 stores in 11 western states. A retail veteran with more than 25 years of home improvement operations and merchandising experience, Knowles joined Lowe's in 2001 and has also served as regional vice president of store operations in the West Division.

Tom Lamb was promoted to senior vice president of marketing and advertising in September 2009 and is responsible for branded advertising across all media, customer relationship marketing, sports, affinity club and credit marketing. Lamb previously served as vice president of marketing, and his responsibilities included product, multicultural, and event and sports marketing. He joined Lowe's in 1999 as director of database marketing and has more than 15 years of experience in marketing, advertising and strategy. Lamb earned a bachelor's degree in economics and an M.B.A. from the University of Minnesota.

Mike Menser was named senior vice president of product development in December 2006. In his new role, he also serves as president of Lowe's global sourcing subsidiary, LG Sourcing, Inc. Prior to this appointment, Menser served as senior vice president and general merchandising manager of home décor. Menser, who joined Lowe's in 1991, has more than 30 years experience in the home improvement industry, and has a broad range of experience in store operations, merchandising and logistics. He holds a bachelor's degree from Western Kentucky University.

Brian Peace was promoted to senior vice president of corporate affairs in February 2006, having previously served as vice president of corporate communications since 1999. His responsibilities include oversight of the company's public relations, internal communications, government relations, environmental affairs, corporate facilities, travel, aviation and corporate security departments. Peace joined Lowe's in 1997 after nearly a decade in various communications and public affairs roles. Peace earned a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University.

Patti Price was named senior vice president and general merchandising manager for home décor in September 2009. Price's responsibilities include paint, walls and windows, flooring, home organization and lighting products. She previously served as senior vice president and general merchandising manager of outdoor living. Price joined Lowe's in 2000 and also was merchandising vice president of seasonal living, and cabinets and countertops. She has more than 20 years of management experience and more than 15 years of retail experience in merchandising and store operations. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland.

Eric Sowder was named senior vice president and general merchandising manager of outdoor living in September 2009. He is responsible for nursery, lawn and landscape, seasonal living and outdoor power equipment. Sowder previously served as senior vice president of logistics since May 2002, after four years as vice president of logistics. Sowder joined Lowe's in 1984 as a merchandising buyer for the establishment of the lawn and garden department, and he has served as merchandising vice president for lawn and garden and merchandising vice president for rough and fashion plumbing. He holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Virginia Commonwealth University.

David Steed has served since 2001 as senior vice president and general merchandising manager for building products. He is responsible for lumber, millwork and building materials. Steed joined Lowe's in 1973 and has held a variety of positions with increasing responsibility, including store manager, divisional merchandising manager, senior director of store planning and vice president of merchandising. Steed earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from Western Carolina University.

As chief information officer, Steve Stone provides the vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives in alignment with Lowe's business strategy. He has overall responsibility for the planning, delivery, and maintenance of cost-effective technology solutions needed to support Lowe's various business groups. Stone joined Lowe's in 1992 and served most recently as vice president of information technology strategy. Prior to Lowe's, Stone was a senior manager in information technology consulting with Ernst & Young. He is a graduate of Appalachian State University, with a bachelor's degree in business administration.

Steve Szilagyi was named senior vice president of distribution in February 2006. He is responsible for the operations of 14 regional distribution centers and 15 flat-bed distribution centers serving all Lowe's stores. Szilagyi began his career at Lowe's in 2001 as regional director of distribution and was named vice president of distribution in 2002. He has over 20 years of experience in retail and consumer products distribution. Szilagyi earned a bachelor's degree in materials and logistics management from Michigan State University.

Joyce Vonada was named senior vice president of IT business solutions in May 2009 and is responsible for bringing together Business, Application, Data and Integration architecture for Lowe's, while establishing best practices and principles across all business solutions.

Vonada joined Lowe's from AutoNation, where she served as the company's chief information officer. During her tenure there, she built a world class IT organization that delivered innovative business solutions to provide a superior customer experience and drive business results. Previously, she worked with Andersen Consulting where her clients included some of America's best-known brands. Vonada has a bachelor's degree in computer information systems from the University of Miami.

Robert Wagner was named senior vice president of specialty sales and store operations support in September 2009. In his new role, Wagner is also responsible for store delivery, fleet operations and credit. He served as senior vice president of operations for the South Central Division since June 2008, after holding the same role for the West Division since 2004. Wagner began his Lowe's career in 1977 as an office credit manager in a store and has worked as a store manager, district manager and regional vice president for stores in the Pacific Northwest region, helping to lead the company's expansion to the West Coast in 2000. Wagner earned a bachelor's degree in general business and economics from Catawba College.

Gary Wyatt has served as senior vice president of real estate, engineering and construction since 2006, after serving as vice president of research since 1999. Wyatt oversees all site acquisition, development, engineering, construction and property management for all Lowe's stores in North America. Wyatt's career at Lowe's began in 1984, and he has held a number of increasingly responsible positions in research, relationship and database marketing and real estate research. Wyatt has a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University.