The Buckle, Inc. : Announces Election of Thomas B. Heacock as Vice President of Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
July 20, 2017 at 05:30 pm EDT
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Daniel J. Hirschfeld, Chairman of the Board of The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:
BKE) (the “Company”), announced today that the Board of Directors,
acting on the recommendation of the Company’s Audit Committee, has
elected Thomas B. Heacock as the Company’s Vice President of Finance,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, effective today. Mr. Heacock
previously served as the Company’s Vice President of Finance, Treasurer
and Corporate Controller. He has been employed by the Company since
October 2003. Prior to joining the Company, he was employed by Ernst &
Young, LLP. Mr. Heacock replaces Karen B. Rhoads as the Company’s Chief
Financial Officer, who in May announced her intention to retire from the
Company.
Mr. Hirschfeld stated: “The recommendation to the Board comes as the
result of a two-month search process overseen by the Audit Committee,
which consists of all of the Company’s independent directors. As part of
that process, the Audit Committee retained an executive search firm to
assist them in identifying and evaluating both internal and external
candidates. After reviewing many resumes and interviewing multiple
candidates, the Audit Committee members were unanimous and enthusiastic
in their support for Thomas B. Heacock’s promotion to the position of
Chief Financial Officer.”
Mr. Hirschfeld thanked the Audit Committee members for their diligent
efforts in the search process, and he thanked Ms. Rhoads for her
long-time service as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Rhoads
will remain with the Company for a period of time to assist in the
transfer of her duties and responsibilities to Mr. Heacock and will
continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.
About Buckle
Offering a unique mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories,
and footwear, Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women.
Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of
fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the
Company’s exclusive brand, BKE. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska,
Buckle currently operates 462 retail stores in 44 states.
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OF 1995; All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve
material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on
factors which may be beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, the
Company's future performance and financial results may differ materially
from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements.
Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it
clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not
be realized.
News releases and other information about The Buckle, Inc. can be found
on the Internet at www.buckle.com.
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The Buckle, Inc. is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories. The Company operates approximately 440 retail stores in 42 states. The Company markets a wide selection of casual apparel including denim, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. It also provides customer services, such as free hemming, free gift-packaging, easy layaways, the Buckle private label credit card, and a guest loyalty program. The Company offers denims from brands such as Miss Me, Rock Revival, KanCan, Hidden, Flying Monkey, Levi's, Preme, Smoke Rise, Ariat, Good American, and Wrangler. Other key brands include Hurley, Billabong, Affliction, American Fighter, Sullen, Howitzer, Oakley, Fox, RVCA, 7 Diamonds, Nixon, Free People, Z Supply, Salt Life, White Crow, Brew City, Reef, Stance, Versace Cologne, American Highway, Eight X, Pendelton, Hooey, Goorin Bros., Old Row, Timberland, Teva, Kimes Ranch, SOREL, Hey Dude, Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, and SAXX.