J.C. Penney Co. has promoted John J. Tighe to senior vice president/general merchandise manager of its home business. Tighe, who had been senior vice president of the company’s e-commerce site, will also join J.C. Penney’s executive board.

Gregory W. Hunt has joined The Yankee Candle Co. as executive vice president, finance/chief financial officer. Hunt previously served as the executive vice president of strategic and commercial development for Norwegian Cruise Lines.

The Talbots has promoted Lizanne Kindler to executive vice president/general merchandise manager. Kindler had previously served as Talbots’ senior vice president of merchandising/general merchandise manager, since joining the company in January 2008.

Barnes & Noble has named Jonathan Shar as general manager, digital newsstand and emerging content for Barnes&Noble.com. Shar had been senior vice president/general manager of CNNMoney.com.

Daniel Griesemer, president/chief operating officer of Coldwater Creek, became the company’s CEO on Oct. 30. Griesemer, who retains the role of president and will serve on the company’s board, succeeds Coldwater cofounder/chairman/CEO Dennis Pence, who retired as CEO but remains chairman. Griesemer joined Coldwater Creek in October 2001 and was promoted to president/chief operating officer in March 2007; he previously held positions at Gap and Federated Department Stores.

Sidney, NE-based hunting, fishing and outdoor gear merchant Cabela’s announced several organizational changes to better align its business units with its multichannel strategy. Michael Callahan, currently senior vice president of retail operations, will assume the new title of senior vice president of business development and international operations. Callahan will be responsible for Cabela’s Canadian operations, mergers and acquisitions, and industry and government relations.

Brian Linneman, vice president and chief operating officer, has been named senior vice president of global supply chain and operations. In addition to the supply chain, Linneman will oversee merchandise planning, inventory control, the company’s outdoors adventures unit, and customer relations.

Senior vice president of merchandising and marketing Pat Snyder will take on the additional responsibility of retail operations. As senior vice president of merchandising, marketing and retail operations, Snyder will guide the growth of Cabela’s retail division, further integrating its retail and direct business channels.

Automotive Specialty Accessories and Parts (ASAP), the parent company of catalogers J.C. Whitney & Co. and Stylin’ Concepts, has announced two key executive appointments. Tom West will become ASAP’s CEO and Jon Holmquist will be the new chief marketing officer and general manager of the Stylin’ Trucks business unit. For the past nine years, West has served in top executive roles at Dell. Holmquist previously headed the direct business at Bass Pro Shops.

David L. Mathews has been hired as president of Orchard Brands, the holding company of catalogs owned by private equity firm Golden Gate Capital. Mathews had been executive vice president, merchandising, services and marketing, for Circuit City Stores.

San Francisco-based gifts cataloger Red Envelope appointed Edward Schmults senior vice president of operations. Schumults was most recently a consultant for YOOX, an Italian Web-based retailer of apparel and footwear. He will be responsible for overseeing the company’s fulfillment, sourcing, inventory planning, merchandise operations, and transportation.

Jacksonville, FL-based cataloger Interline Brands appointed John Kane and Barry Goldstein to its board of directors. Kane served as the president, chief operating officer, and board member of Cardinal Health from 1993 until his retirement in 2001. Goldstein served as chief financial officer of Office Depot from 1987 until his retirement as executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2000.

Heber, UT-based e-cataloger Backcountry.com appointed Jim Kane chief technology officer. Previously an executive with Answerthink, Kane will be responsible for all technical operations ranging from the storefront to communications, and network infrastructure.

Nashua, NH-based electronics cataloger/retailer Brookstone promoted Steve August from an executive in its direct marketing group to operational vice president — customer marketing. Prior to joining the company, he was director of circulation at Staples Direct.

Merrimack, NH-based computer cataloger PC Connection appointed Ron Smith vice president of corporate contracting for its GovConnection subsidiary. Smith was previously an executive in Hewlett-Packard’s public sector contracting department. He will be responsible for expanding GovConnection’s portfolio of federal, state, and local government contracts.

New York-based cataloger Holsted Marketing appointed Ed Becker vice president, creative services, and Scott Lynch executive creative director. Becker was most recently vice president, marketing communications and new initiatives for People’s Bank. Lynch was previously executive creative director for Bookspan.

San Francisco-based e-cataloger Wine.com appointed George Garrick CEO/president, and a member of the board of directors. Garrick was previously CEO of Flycast Communications.

San Rafael, CA-based direct marketing consultancy Lenser appointed Carol Worthington Levy partner, creative services. Worthington is a San Jose, CA-based creative strategist.

Newtown, PA-based list management/brokerage MKTG Services appointed Gay Bitter director of database development. Bitter was previously portfolio/product manager at American List Counsel. She will be responsible for developing, managing, and promoting MKTG Services’ internal databases.

Peterborough, NH-based list management/brokerage Millard Group promoted Barbara Abundi from account executive to vice president of sales in its list management division.

Ft. Myers, FL-based list management/brokerage AccuData America appointed Lynn Rovelstad president. Most recently, Rovelstad was senior vice president in Equifax’s direct marketing solutions division.

Chicago-based Granger promoted Kevin Peters from vice president, inventory management to vice president, supply chain operations. The manufacturer/marketer of maintenance and operations supplies also promoted Vince Lima from director of transportation to vice president, supply chain services.

Delray Beach, FL-based office cataloger/retailer Office Depot promoted Rick Lepley from president, Office Depot Japan to executive vice president, North American retail. Chuck Rubin, executive vice president/chief merchandising officer, will now also serve as the director of the company’s marketing department. And Frank Scruggs was appointed executive vice president, human resources.

New York-based apparel cataloger/retailer J.Crew Group has hired Tracy Gardner as executive vice president of merchandising, planning, and production. Gardner was previously senior vice president of men’s and women’s merchandising for Gap. J. Crew also announced that chief operating officer Scott Gilbertson has resigned. He is expected to return to Texas Pacific Group, the company’s majority shareholder.

New York-based Internet Alliance, a subsidiary of the Direct Marketing Association, promoted Emily Hackett from director of state policy issues to executive director. Hackett is responsible for tracking and influencing legislation affecting the Internet, information technology, and electronic commerce throughout the country.

The New York-based New School University has named former Lillian Vernon Corp. president Fred Hochberg dean of its Milano Graduate School. One of Lillian Vernon’s two sons, Hochberg rose through the ranks of the Rye, NY-based cataloger until leaving as president/chief operating officer in 1993. He has since served on the Small Business Administration and on President Clinton’s Management Council.

William Lansing, who as president/CEO of Fingerhut Cos. oversaw the ill-fated 1999 sale of the cataloger to Federated Department Stores, was named president/CEO and board member of ValueVision Media. Minneapolis-based ValueVision owns home-shopping TV network ShopNBC. Following the sale of cataloger Fingerhut, Lansing became chairman of Federated Direct. Most recently he was a partner in private equity firm General Atlantic Partners.

Tom Bazzone has left his position as chief operating officer of Corte Madera, CA-based Restoration Hardware. According to the home furnishings cataloger/retailer, Bazzone left to pursue other opportunities. He also resigned from the company’s board of directors.

Suzanne Sutter, president of Highland Heights, OH-based gifts catalog Things Remembered, was appointed chair of the national board of directors of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aids children with terminal cancer.

Sandpoint, ID-based women’s apparel cataloger Coldwater Creek named James Brownell senior vice president/chief information officer. Brownell was previously senior vice president/chief information officer for Williams-Sonoma.

Melville, NY-based MSC Industrial Direct Co. has promoted David Sandler from chief operating officer to president. Sandler will retain his title of COO and remain on the board of directors.

Edgewater, NJ-based Hanover Direct promoted Charles Blue from senior vice president, finance to chief financial officer. Blue will focus on the company’s ongoing strategic business realignment plan. Hanover’s catalogs include home decor titles The Company Store, Domestications, and Gump’s by Mail, and apparel books Silhouette and International Male.

Philadelphia-based apparel and home accessories cataloger/retailer Urban Outfitters appointed John Kyees chief financial officer. Among other responsibilities, Kyees will focus on executing the company’s “aggressive growth strategy.” Urban Outfitters’ brands include cataloger/retailer Anthropologie.

Fort Myers, FL-based women’s apparel cataloger/retailer Chico’s promoted Charles Kleman from chief financial officer to chief operating officer. The company also promoted Michael Kincaid from vice president-finance to chief accounting officer and. Bari Horton from director of direct marketing to vice president-direct marketing.

Rochester, NY-based Transcat, a manufacturer/marketer of test, measurement, and calibration products and services, appointed president/CEO Carl Sassano chairman of the board of directors. Sassano succeeds Cornelius Murphy, who has been elected lead director.

Melville, NY-based Henry Schein, which sells supplies to medical, dental, and veterinary professionals, appointed Margaret Hamburg, M.D., to its board of directors. Hamburg has held policy positions in the Clinton and Reagan administrations.

Edgewater, NJ-based multititle cataloger Hanover Direct has appointed Martin L. Edelman, of counsel to the law firm Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, and Wayne P. Garten, a financial consultant specializing in the direct marketing industry, to join its board of directors as designees of the holder of the company’s Series B Preferred Stock, Chelsey Direct. Edelman specializes in real estate and corporate transactions. Garten held various financial positions at Hanover Direct and its predecessor, the Horn and Hardart Co., from 1983 to 1996, including executive vice president/chief financial officer. From 1997 to 2000, he was executive vice president/CFO of Micro Warehouse.

Melissa Payner-Gregor, former president/CEO of Spiegel Catalog, was named president and member of the board of Bluefly, a New York-based online apparel retailer.

New York-based apparel cataloger/retailer J. Crew Group appointed Roxane Al-Fayez executive vice president of catalog and e-commerce. Al-Fayez was previously vice president of operations for Gap Direct.

David Vander Zanden

was named president/CEO of multititle educational supplies mailer School Specialty. President/chief operating officer of the Greenville, WI-based company since 1998, Vander Zanden served as interim CEO since March, following the death of chairman/CEO Dan Spalding. The b-to-b cataloger also named Leo McKenna chairman of the board, a position he has held on an interim basis since March.

Oshkosh, WI-based Miles Kimball, which mails the Exposures photo accessories catalog as well as the eponymous gifts title, has promoted Vicki Updike from director of circulation planning to vice president of marketing and circulation planning.

Ann-Marie Clark has joined CDW Government, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vernon Hills, IL-based CDW Computer Centers, as director of marketing. She will be based in CDW Government’s Lansdowne, VA, office. Clark was previously manager of federal marketing for Hewlett-Packard/Compaq.

Longmont, CO-based multititle mailer Concepts Direct named Zaid Haddad chief financial officer/secretary/treasurer. He had been controller of the company, whose catalogs include the Colorful Images stationery title and the Snoopy Etc. and Linda Anderson gifts catalogs. Haddad replaces former vice president-finance/chief financial officer/secretary/treasurer Cody McGarraugh, who resigned on Sept. 3.

Women’s apparel cataloger/retailer J. Jill Group hired Robert Dakin as vice president of retail store operations. He joins the Quincy, MA-based company from Brooks Brothers, where he was most recently executive vice president/director of stores.

Plymouth, MI-based Broder Bros., a whole cataloger of imprintable sportswear, named James McCurry CEO. A cofounder of software retail chain Babbage’s, McCurry was most recently CEO of a subsidiary of Fleming Cos.

Lee Williams was promoted to president/chief operating officer of Lee, MA-based cataloger/retailer Country Curtains. He joined the company in 1989 as executive vice president. The Fitzpatrick Cos., the parent company of Country Curtains, alo promoted president Robert Trask to CEO, replacing founder Jane Fitzpatrick, who remains chairman of the board.

Spring Valley, CA-based Chinaberry named Stephen Fuller-Rowell director of e-commerce for its Chinaberry and Isabella websites. He was previously e-commerce marketing specialist for The Children’s Group/HearthSong.

Men’s apparel cataloger Paul Fredrick MenStyle has promoted Angela Lisa to Internet marketing manager. She was previously online newsletter editor.

Deborah Dinkelacker

has joined San Francisco-based cataloger/retailer Sharper Image Corp. as senior vice president of marketing. She was previously senior vice president of marketing for Providian Financial Corp.

Bryan J. Flanagan

is joining apparel and home goods cataloger Blair Corp. as vice president/chief financial officer, a newly created position. Flanagan was previously chief financial officer/chief operating officer of Mattress Discounters Corp. He will be responsible for overseeing all financial functions at the Warren, PA-based company. Kent Sivillo, who had been Blair’s vice president/treasurer, is now vice president of finance.

Women’s apparel cataloger/retailer Coldwater Creek has hired Melvin Dick as executive vice president/chief financial officer. Prior to joining Sandpoint, ID-based Coldwater, Dick was a senior partner with Arthur Andersen.

CDW Government, a subsidiary of Vernon Hills, IL-based CDW Computer Centers, has named Kevin Adams vice president of program management. He will be based in Lansdowne, VA, just outside of Washington. Adams was previously vice president of program management for GTSI, a technology supplier to the government.

Mark Gilman

was named president of Bowling Green, KY-based cataloger/retailer Camping World. He was also named to the board of directors of Affinity Group, Camping World’s parent company. Gilman was previously president, new media for Blockbuster.

Effective June 3, Mark Friedman is chief marketing officer of multititle mailer Brylane. The New York-based cataloger’s properties include Chadwick’s of Boston and Roaman’s. Friedman was most recently chief marketing officer for cataloger/retailer Brooks Brothers.

Apparel cataloger/retailer J. Crew Group named Kathy Boyer executive vice president of men’s business, effective June 3. She most recently was senior vice president at Banana Republic. She replaces Michael Scandiffio, who J. Crew has named executive vice president of women’s business.

Ronald Williamson was named senior vice president of customer service and contact center operations for teen apparel cataloger/retailer Delia’s. He had been vice president of sales and service for Victoria’s Secret Direct.

Sharper Image Corp. promoted Jeffrey Forgan to executive vice president/chief financial officer. He had been senior vice president/chief financial officer for the cataloger/retailer of high-tech gifts.

Kathie Lynch

has joined women’s apparel cataloger/retailer J. Jill Group as vice president of fulfillment operations. She was previously vice president, fulfillment operations for Cheshire Direct, a division of Federated Department Stores.

Transmation, a manufacturer/marketer of industrial test, calibration, and measurement instruments, has hired Charles Hadeed as vice president, finance/chief financial officer. He was most recently vice president—Healthcare Ventures Group with Henry Schein. Transmation is the parent company of the Transcat catalog.

Keith Monda was promoted to president/chief operating officer of leather goods manufacturer/marketer Coach. He had been executive vice president/chief operating officer.

Multititle gifts marketer 1-800-Flowers.com has added Mary Lou Quinlan to its board of directors. She is founder/CEO of Just Ask a Woman, a New York-based marketing consultancy.

Alan Bechara

has signed on with Torrance, CA-based PC Mall as president/general manager of its new PC Mall Gov subsidiary. He previously worked in government sales management positions with GTSI and Comark.

Chicago-based Newark Electronics announced two appointments. Steve Hopkins, formerly assistant vice president, marketing services, was promoted to vice president, product management. He replaces Diane Sweeney, who was was named to the newly created position of vice president, marketing development.

James Amann, executive vice president of strategic initiatives for Federated Department Stores, is assuming responsibility for the Federated Direct division as well. The division operates Macys.com and Bloomingdale’s by Mail. He is taking over the responsibilities of Dawn Robertson, who resigned as president of Federated Direct.

Norwalk, CT-based computer reseller Micro Warehouse has named Kirby Myers to the newly created position of president, North American operations. Kirby comes to Micro Warehouse from Insight Direct, where he most recently was exeuctive vice president of European operations.

Philippe Pastor was named chairman/CEO of MobilePlanet, a cataloger of mobile computer and wireless products based in Chatsworth, CA. Pastor had been CEO of MobilePlanet Europe.

Apparel and home goods cataloger/retailer Eddie Bauer has hired Engle Saez as senior vice president/chief creative officer. His role is to solidify the company’s brand across channels and concepts. Saez had previously been senior vice president of marketing and category management for Starbucks Coffee Co.

Dodgeville, WI-based Lands’ End has announced several new vice presidents. Robert McElroy is joining the multititle mailer as vice president/general merchandising manager, home division. He was most recently general merchandise manager of The Wedding List, part of Martha Stewart Omnimedia. Lands’ End also promoted Karen Centner to vice president/general merchandising manager for e-commerce and international; Karl Dahlen to vice president/senior legal officer; Tom Gloudeman to vice president, recruitment and development; and Randy Peterson to vice president, engineering and facilities services.

Gifts cataloger/retailer Things Remembered, a division of Cleveland-based Cole Nationl Corp., has hired Susan Davidson as senior vice president, merchandising and marketing. She was previously with jewelry retailer Zale Corp.

Dodgeville, WI-based apparel cataloger Lands’ End has hired Frank Giannantonio for the new position as senior vice president/chief information officer. He was previously vice president, direct marketing systems for The Limited.

Pete Freix has joined computer cataloger PC Mall as senior vice president of business development sales, a new position. Formerly a director of sales for Dell Computers, Freiz will be respondible for Torrance, CA-based PC Mall’s California outbound telemarketing operations.

Leila Griffith has joined Longmont, CO-based Concepts Direct as vice president of merchandising. A merchandise and creative consultant for the past 14 years, Griffith will oversee merchandising and creative for the gifts and stationery cataloger’s five core titles: Colorful Images, Linda Anderson, Snoopy Etc., Linda Anderson’s Collectibles, and The Music Stand.

Hilary Billings, chairman/chief marketing officer of gifts cataloger RedEnvelope, has joined the board of directors of Emeryville, CA-based multichannel marketer Peet’s Coffee & Tea.

Danbury, CT-based list firm Statlistics has named Marie Briganti as account executive to manage the recently acquired Primedia Business files, effective March 1. She currently manages the files inhouse for Primedia, the parent company of CATALOG AGE.

Delray Beach, FL-based office products marketer Office Depot appointed Jocelyn Carter-Miller executive vice president/chief marketing officer. Most recently, she was corporate vice president/chief marketing officer of Motorola.

Phoenix-based pet products cataloger/retailer PetSmart promoted David A. Quinn from vice president of distribution to senior vice president, distribution.

Quincy, MA-based women’s apparel marketer The J. Jill Group announced two promotions. Peter J. Tulp, formerly corporate controller, has been appointed to the newly created position of vice president of logistics and supply chain management. And Linda Trudel has been promoted to vice president/corporate controller. Previously she was assistant corporate controller.

New York-based Federated Direct, the direct-to-consumer division of Federated Department Stores, appointed Peter Mendoza senior vice president, bridal strategy and development. Most recently Mendoza worked in Federated’s Rich’s/Lazarus/Goldsmith’s Division (RLG).

New York-based accessories marketer Coach appointed Gary Loveman, president/chief operating officer of Harrah’s Entertainment, to its board of directors.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) appointed Crate & Barrel CEO Gordon Segal the new chairman of the board. NRF also named Federated Department Stores chairman/CEO James M. Zimmerman first vice chairman of the board; Arnold B. Zetcher, president/CEO of The Talbots, second vice chairman; and J. Hill Stockton, president of Norman Stockton, third vice chairman of the board. The association also appointed new members to serve on the board of directors: Bruce Nelson, CEO of Office Depot, and Martin Zaepfel, vice chairman/president/CEO of Spiegel.

Fleetwood, PA-based men’s apparel cataloger Paul Frederick MenStyle promoted Scott Drayer to circulation manager. Previously, Drayer he served as circulation coordinator/analyst.

Multititle mailer Lillian Vernon Corp. has expanded its business-to-business division with the addition of three staffers. The Rye, NY-based cataloger hired Brian Mangione as general manager of the division; he was previous executive vice president of sales and marketing for Bogner of America. Ron Creamer was hired as an account executive based in Virginia Beach, VA. He was previously a regional sales manager for Glass Baron. And Michael Levine is now an account executive operating out of Henderson, NV. He had been director of slaes and marketing for Great American Cookie Co.

New York-based Federated Direct, the direct-to-consumer division of Federated Department Stores, appointed Marilyn Carracino senior vice president for merchandising of Bloomingdale’s Direct. Carracino joins the company from Saks Fifth Avenue, where she served as senior vice president of Sak’s Folio and saksfifthavenue.com for the past two years.

Dallas-based The Neiman Marcus Group appointed Gary L. Countryman, chairman emeritus of Liberty Mutual Group, to its board of directors, bringing the number of its board members to 10.

Melville, NY-based medical, dental, and veterinary supplies cataloger Henry Schein has made several changes to its senior European management team. David Dunlop has been named vice president of supply chain for Henry Schein Europe, responsible for procurement as well as the European corporate brands. David Hilton joins the company as vice president of information services for its European operations. Patrick Saasen, vice president of business operations for Henry Schein Europe, has been appointed to the senior management team and will oversee the development and integration of Henry Schein’s technology systems.

Downers Grove, IL-based general merchant The Spiegel Group promoted Mark Staudinger from vice president of direct media to vice president of marketing. The company also named Paul Keur vice president of sourcing and production; he previously served as managing director of sourcing for Eddie Bauer International, which is owned by Spiegel. And New York-based women’s apparel and home decor cataloger Newport News, which is also owned by Spiegel, promoted Geralynn Madonna to president/chief operating officer. Madonna was most recently executive vice president, merchandising and advertising. In her new role, she assumes the responsibility for marketing in addition to merchandising and advertising.

Vernon Hills, IL-based CDW Computer Centers made the following executive promotions: Harry J. Harczak Jr. to executive vice president, sales; Jonathan J. Stevens to chief information officer; Robert Welyki to treasurer. Additionally, Barbara Klein will join the company as senior vice president/chief financial officer, and Christine A. Leahy will join as vice president, general counsel/corporate secretary. Although Gregory C. Zeman will no longer serve as vice chairman, he will continue to act as an adviser to the company and remain a member of the board of directors. Daniel B. Kass will transition from executive vice president, sales to an executive vice president position concentrating on improving the company’s competitive position.

Hingham, MA-based apparel cataloger/retailer The Talbots promoted Cynthia Murray to the new position of senior vice president, merchandising. Murray was previously vice president/general merchandise manager for the company’s misses and petites apparel businesses. In her new role, she will assume responsibility for those businesses as well as merchandising for Talbots Woman and Talbots accessories and shoes.

Shrewsbury, NJ-based Programmer’s Paradise, which sells software for IT professionals, promoted Simon Nyens to chief financial officer. He was previously vice president/chief operating officer of the company’s European operations.

Cody S. McGarraugh was named chief financial officer of Longmont, CO-based multititle mailer Concepts Direct. McGarraugh had been first vice president of equity research with Stifel, Nicolaus & Co.

Fred Kayne

was appointed chairman of the board of Calabasas, CA-based cataloger/retailer The Right Start. Kayne is chairman of Big Dog Holdings and CEO of Fortune Fashions Industries. In related news, now that Right Start has completed its acquisition of toys cataloger/retailer FAO Schwarz, it is changing its corporate name to FAO. The company will maintain separate operating divisions under the FAO Schwarz, Right Start, and Zany Brainy names.

Jeffrey Ubben, managing partner of investment firm ValueAct Capital Partners, was appointed to the board of director of Marth Stewart Living Omnimenda, which includes the namesake magazine and catalog. On Jan. 8, ValueAct bought 3 million shares of stock from founder/CEO Martha Stewart for $45 million.

Programmer’s Paradise,

a Shrewsbury, NJ-based cataloger of software for computer professionals, appointed Marc J. Lieberman vice president of sales. He was previously vice president of sales and vice president of business development during an eight-year tenure at Micro Warehouse.

Novato, CA-based home and garden products cataloger/retailer Smith & Hawken hired Lisa Bayne as senior vice president of marketing. Most recently, Bayne was senior vice president, creative services for Eddie Bauer.

Rosalind Resnick, CEO/cofounder of New York-based e-mail marketer NetCreations, will retire from the company at the end of the year. Michael Mayor, the company’s president/ chief information officer, will continue to manage the company’s day-to-day operations. Resnick will continue to advise the company on a consulting basis.

Phoenix-based PetsMart, a cataloger/retailer of pet supplies, promoted Robert F. Moran to president/chief operating officer. Moran had been the company’s president of North American stores. He assumes the role from Philip L. Francis, who remains chairman/CEO.

New York-based ALC of New York, a mailing list services and consulting company, and catalog creative agency Shasho Jones Direct have formed an alliance to bring clients a full range of services, including list brokerage and management, catalog design and production services, merchandising consultation and development, and marketing and database consultation. The two groups will be located at ALC of New York’s Manhattan headquarters.

South St. Paul, MN-based outdoor gear cataloger The Sportsman’s Guide appointed Todd D. Peterson to its board of directors. Peterson founded and still serves as president of Spring House Capital, a private equity and venture capital firm. He also serves as CEO of Underwater Adventures, an aquarium located under the Mall of America.

Radnor, PA-based Airgas, a distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related supplies, hired Dean A. Bertolino as vice president/general counsel. Bertolino will manage the day-to-day operations for the company’s legal department. Most recently, he served as assistant general counsel with The BOC Group.

Delray Beach, FL-based cataloger/retailer Office Depot appointed Patricia B. Morrison executive vice president/chief information officer. Morrison was previously vice president/chief information officer for Quaker Oats Co. She replaces William Seltzer, who retired. In addition, Bruce Nelson, CEO of Office Depot, has been named to the additional position of chairman of the board, effective Dec. 30.

Phoenix, AZ-based pet marketer PetsMart promoted Brian Miller to chief accounting officer. He retains his responsibilities as vice president/controller. What’s more, Thomas S. Liston will come back to the company as interim chief financial officer, a position he’d held from February to June. Jim Daniel, who was named chief financial officer in June, has resigned.

Quincy, MA-based women’s apparel cataloger/retailer The J. Jill Group named Peter J. Clinch vice president of inventory management. He replaces Patricia Selander, who has retired. Clinch joins the company from Williams-Sonoma, where he most recently served as senior vice president/inventory management for Pottery Barn brands.

New York-based teen apparel marketer Delia’s Corp. hired Brian Jarvis as executive vice president of store operations. Most recently, Jarvis owned and operated a children’s clothing store in Westport, CT. Previously he was executive vice president of stores for Bob’s Stores.

Phoenix-based pet retailer/cataloger PetsMart named Susanne Eiselsberg senior vice president/chief marketing officer. She replaces Marcia Meyer, who has retired. Most recently, Eiselsberg was a global brand manager for The Coca-Cola Co.

Corte Madera, CA-based cataloger/retailer Restoration Hardware appointed Kevin W. Shahan chief financial officer, effective Dec. 3. Most recently, Shahan was chief financial officer/vice president of operations for NextMonet, an Internet and catalog retailer of fine art products.

Novato, CA-based garden gifts cataloger/retailer Smith & Hawken named Dee Marie Rawlinson general merchandise manager and Andrew Wadhams vice president of stores. Rawlinson joins the company from Banana Republic, where she most recently served as merchandise manager for its home and men’s accessory division. Wadhams most recently worked for Bebe stores as vice president for its domestic and international stores.

Warren, PA-based general merchandise cataloger Blair Corp. named Ronald L. Ramseyer, president of direct marketing for Bass Pro Shops, to its board of directors.

Medford, OR-based cataloger Musician’s Friend named Dave Rice general merchandising manager/director of merchandising. He comes to the company from its parent company, Guitar Center, where he was the pro audio buyer responsible for assortment and marketing of its professional audio merchandise. Musician’s Friend also hired Chris Tso as senior product manager, high technology. He most recently was sales/purchasing/marketing manager for pro audio distributor Dale Electronics. And Jay Piccirillo was appointed product manager for amplifiers and effects. Previously, he was a product manager at Yamaha and a writer/reviewer for “Bass Frontiers” magazine.

Melville, NY-based MRO supplies distributor MSC Industrial Direct promoted Ross Anker, former chief information officer, to senior vice president of product management and information systems.

Framingham, MA-based Staples appointed Paul J. Gaffney, formerly of Office Depot, chief information officer. And Brian T. Light, formerly executive vice president/chief information officer, will become executive vice president at StaplesDirect.com.

Downers Grove, IL-based The Spiegel Group appointed Rich Lauer vice president of operations. Lauer will continue to serve as president/CEO of Distribution Fulfillment Services (DFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Spiegel Group.

Westerly, RI-based catalog company The Paragon Gifts hired Jim Harkins as vice president of marketing. Harkins was previously principal of consulting firm Jim Harkins & Partners and vice president of brand management at Lillian Vernon Corp.

Delray Beach, FL-based Office Depot promoted Anne Cashman to the new position of senior vice president/general manager of the U.S. business of its Viking Office Products catalog, headquartered in Los Angeles. Cashman was previously the company’s country manager for Australia.

New York-based multititle mailer Brylane appointed Cathy Fultineer executive vice president of its West Bridgewater, MA-based apparel group responsible for the Chadwick and Lerner brands. Most recently, Fultineer was senior vice president/general manager of direct marketing at Bear Creek Corp., the parent company of Harry and David and Jackson & Perkins.

New York-based apparel cataloger/retailer Delia’s Corp. appointed Wendy Heath to the newly created position of executive vice president of product development and design. Most recently, she was vice president of line merchandising and design at fellow cataloger/retailer Limited Too.

Cleveland-based office products cataloger/retailer OfficeMax gave Ryan Vero, executive vice president of OfficeMax.com/Direct, the additional responsibility for the company’s product buying groups, which includes merchandise category management and marketing/advertising. Gene O’Donnell, an executive vice president who previously had responsibility for category management and marketing, will now head up visual merchandising, inventory planning, and replenishment.

Michael P. Sherman, president of Minneapolis-based Fingerhut Cos., a wholly owned subsidiary of Federated Department Stores, will serve as the 2002 chairman of the Direct Marketing Association. Sherman was previously the vice chairman of the DMA board of directors.

Canton, MA-based wine and wine accessories retailer Geerlings & Wade appointed Richard Libby the company’s first chief marketing officer. Previously, Libby was president of MoveCentral, (now MonsterMoving.com), which he led to its successful purchase byTMP Worldwide’s Monster.com.

American Industrial Direct, a Chicago-based cataloger of tools and equipment for the automotive market appointed Matt Dorfman president. He brings more than 15 years experience, having served as general manager of both consumer and business-to-business catalogs.

New York-based apparel cataloger/retailer Delia’s Corp. made several appointments. Luz Carrillo, who most recently was director of marketing for Williams-Sonoma, was appointed vice president of direct marketing. Kate Mortell, Delia’s director of publishing for the direct channel, was promoted to vice president of print production and marketing logistics. Richard Trimble, most recently assistant vice president of inventory management at Dress Barn, was appointed director of inventory planning for the direct channel. Julie Kurtzman, who previously developed and oversaw the public relations and event group at Guess?, was named vice president of public relations and strategic alliances. And Hope Wolman was appointed vice president of marketing and strategic alliances; she previously held strategic and business development positions at WeddingChannel.com and The Limited.

Sterling, VA-based home furnishings cataloger/retailer French Country Living appointed four new vice presidents. Rene Corapi, who most recently served as vice president of marketing for Hanna Andersson, was named vice president of marketing. Formerly senior manager of inventory for Mattel Direct, Dan Winders joined French Country Living as vice president of supply chain management. Jennifer Keegan was promoted to vice president of merchandising from director of merchandising, and the catalog’s cofounder Sally McConnell took on the title of vice president of retail.

Renata Czarnecki has been named to the newly created position of North America national accounts manager for PDL, a French paper supplier. She will be responsible for increasing visibility and sales for PDL paper in the U.S.

Fort Myers, FL-based Chico’s FAS promoted Michele Handley, Michael Kincaid, and Faye Matty to vice president-planning and allocation, vice president-finance, and vice president-merchandising, respectively.

Delray Beach, FL-based Office Depot promoted Charles E. Brown from senior vice president, finance/controller, to executive vice president/chief financial officer.

New York-based young women’s apparel multichannel retailer Delia’s Corp. appointed Andy Romeo senior vice president of human resources and organizational development. Most recently, Romeo was vice president of training and executive development for Guess.

Manchester, VT-based The Orvis Co. named Mary Cheddie vice president, human resources. Cheddie joins Orvis from real-estate company FirstWorthing.

Sandpoint, ID-based apparel marketer Coldwater Creek appointed Daniel Griesemer senior vice president of retail. Previously, Griesemer held upper-management and executive posts at The Gap, Gap Kids, and Federated Department Stores.

New York-based teen apparel cataloger/retailer Delia’s Corp. appointed Ira Goldspiel senior vice president/general merchandise manager of retail. Goldspiel was most recently senior vice president of merchandising and marketing for Liz Claiborne.

Robert King, president/CEO of North American Operations for Broomfield, CO-based Corporate Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of business-to-business office and computer products and services supplier/distributor Buhrmann, NV, is leaving the company, effective Oct. 8, to become CEO/chairman of Requisite Technology. Mark Hoffman, president of North American Office Products for Corporate Express, will replace King as president/CEO of North American Operations, and next May he will be named a member of the executive board of Buhrmann.

Dodgeville, WI-based Lands’ End named Terry Janes the director of finance and administration for its Corporate Sales division and promoted Doug Eklund to treasurer of the company. Eklund is a seven-year veteran with Lands’ End, most recently serving as treasury manager.

New York-based international media company A&E Television Networks (AETN) appointed Dan Lynch director, merchandising and direct response, AETN Consumer Products Division. Lynch will oversee the A&E and The History Channel consumer catalogs. Prior to this position, Lynch was vice president, business development at MyFamily.com.

Cranston, RI-based jewelry and gifts cataloger Ross-Simons appointed Cynthia C. Marshall vice president of marketing. Marshall joins the company from Eziba.com, where she was vice president of marketing.

New York-based Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia appointed Darla D. Moore to the company’s board of directors. Moore is a partner in Rainwater, a private investment firm. Also, Charlotte L. Beers has resigned from the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s board in connection with her nomination to the position as Under Secretary in the U.S. State Department.

Willowbrook, IL-based R.R. Donnelley Logistics, a business unit of R.R. Donnelley, named William R. McLennan chief operating officer. McLennan’s experience includes 15 years in industrial operations management, several years at R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., and an entrepreneurial role as copresident of Packtion Corp.

Ken Lane, vice president of marketing for Litchfield, CT-based White Flower Farm, was appointed to the board of directors of the Mail Order Gardening Association. He will head the association’s Market Research and Evaluation committee.

Norwich, VT-based The King Arthur Flour Co. appointed Gary Hirshberg, president/CEO of Stonyfield Farm, to its board of directors.

Dodgeville, WI-based Lands’ End named Vincent Gallucci vice president, corporate sales, replacing David Zentmyer who resigned from the company. Gallucci most recently was senior vice president of ProVantage Health Services.

Reno, NV-based multichannel marketer of mobile and wireless parts and accessoriesiGo Corp. promoted Miya Keating MacKenzie, senior director of marketing, to vice president of marketing.

San Francisco-based Gap appointed Deborah Lloyd senior vice president, product design and development for Banana Republic. Most recently, Lloyd was vice president of women’s design for Burberry London.

Stamford, CT-—J.C. Whitney & Co., a Chicago-based direct marketer of auto parts and accessories, appointed Robert D. Cocks executive vice president and CEO. Most recently, Cocks was president at Auto Body Toolmart.

Austin, TX-based Dell Computer Corp. appointed James T. Vanderslice to a senior advisory role as vice chairman of the company, in advance of his planned retirement at the end of next year. Kevin B. Rollins, who shared president and chief operating officer responsibilities with Vanderslice, now holds those roles and responsibilities solely. Michael Dell remains the company’s chairman of the board and CEO.

Suffern, NY-based The Dress Barn, a women’s fashions marketer, gave vice chairman David R. Jaffe the additional title of chief operating officer, and named him to the company’s board of directors. Kathryn Bufano, president/chief merchandising officer, was given additional responsibility for the stores division and merchandise allocation. Burt Steinberg, previously vice chairman/chief operating officer, was appointed executive director and nominated to continue on the company’s board of directors for another three years.

Framingham, MA-based office products marketer Staples appointed president/chief operating officer Ronald Sargent CEO effective Feb. 3, 2002. Sargent will succeed Thomas Stemberg, who will stay on as executive chairman.

Vernon Hills, IL-based CDW Computer Centers promoted Sandra Rouhselang from controller to to vice president/controller. Previously she was vice president/controller of Edward Don & Co.

Weehawken, NJ-based multititle mailer Hanover Direct named Basil P. Regan to its board of directors. Regan founded Regan Partners, which holds approximately 18% of Hanover’s common stock, in 1989.

Holliston, MA-based Harvard Bioscience, a manufacturer/marketer of tools in drug discovery research, promoted Susan Luscinski from vice president finance/administration to chief financial officer. She replaces Jim Warren, who is retiring.

Renton, WA-based computer reseller Zones promoted Sean Hobday to vice president of enterprise sales. Hobday, who joined the company in 1999, had been director of business development since March 2000.

Nebraska City, NE-based western apparel cataloger/retailer The Fort Western Outpost appointed Barbara Jones purchasing manager. Previously, Jones was manager/buyer at the Tender Heart Treasures catalog.

Cleveland-based multititle apparel and accessories cataloger AmeriMark Direct appointed Jill Friedman catalog director for its Anthony Richards catalog. Most recently, Friedman was a merchandising and promotion consultant for Haband.

Delray Beach, FL-based cataloger/retailer Office Depot announced that William Seltzer, chief information officer of the company for the past nine years, will retire at the end of the year. A search is under way for a new chief information officer.

Austin, TX-based Golfsmith International appointed Ira Williams vice president of e-commerce and direct marketing. Most recently, Williams was director of corporate development for CBS Sportsline.

Columbus, OH-based intimate apparel cataloger/retailer Victoria’s Secret announced two appointments in its Victoria’s Secret Direct division. Ann Acierno was named executive vice president/general merchandise manager of clothing. She joins the company from Estee Lauder, where she was senior vice president/general manager of the ELC Online division. And Stanley Leibowitz was named executive vice president/chief administrative officer. Leibowitz most recently w as executive vice president/chief operating officer at Neiman Marcus Direct.

Minneapolis-based multititle mailer Fingerhut Cos. appointed Patricia Hamm vice president of human resources. Most recently, Hamm was vice president of human resources at Net Perceptions.

Burbank, CA-basedDisney Store-Worldwide named Greg Bergland senior vice president/general manager of Disney Direct Marketing, which includes the Disney catalog and DisneyStore.com. Most recently, Berglund was vice president of marketing with the Frontgate catalog.

Manchester Center, VT-based The Vermont Country Store has made three appointments: Betsy Hendrickson, formerly a director of merchandising for the Victoria’s Secret catalog, was named vice president of merchandising. Judith Patterson, most recently vice president of operations/president of catalogs for Humboldt Industries, was hired for the newly created post of manager, control buying. And Janice Izzi was promoted from director of retail stores to director, merchandising-hard goods.

Evanston, IL-based catalog and direct marketing consultancy The Callahan Group has named Ed Bjorncrantz a partner. A former marketing executive for the Sears catalog, Bjorncrantz spent the past six years as vice president of marketing for Chicago-based auto accessories cataloger J.C. Whitney. Former McMaster Carr and Gander Mountain executive Robert Cocks has assumed Bjorncrantz’s position as vice president of marketing and operations at J.C. Whitney.

Downers Grove, IL-based Spiegel Catalog has hired Anne Linsdau as vice president of human resources. She most recently served as vice president of human resources at Fortune Brands. And The Spiegel Group, parent company of the catalog, named James B. Pekarek vice president/corporate controller. Pekarek was most recently vice president of finance/corporate controller at Montgomery Ward. Dodgeville, WI-based Lands’ End appointed Eric Kyser vice president/general merchandising manager of the company’s men’s division. Most recently, Kyser was vice president of product development for Montgomery Ward.

Minneapolis-based Fingerhut Cos. made five executive appointments. John Christiansen, formerly vice president, e-commerce marketing, was named senior vice president of marketing; Wayne P. Garten, former chief financial officer for MicroWarehouse and Hanover Direct, was named president of the Popular Club title; Nils Ytterbo was promoted from chief financial officer to senior vice president/chief financial officer; Kin Leung was promoted from director to vice president of finance, Fingerhut subsidiaries; and Mike Raven, formerly a sales account executive in Fingerhut’s marketing services area, was named director of marketing services.

New York-based Delia’s Corp., a multichannel marketer of teen girls’ apparel and accessories, appointed Hilary Chasin executive vice president of marketing. Most recently, Chasin was management director and partner of Dirty Water Integrated, an advertising and marketing services firm specializing in integrated branding for emerging technologies.

Minneapolis-based Fingerhut Cos. made five executive appointments. John Christiansen, formerly vice president, e-commerce marketing, was named senior vice president of marketing; Wayne P. Garten, former chief financial officer for MicroWarehouse and Hanover Direct, was named president of the Popular Club title; Nils Ytterbo was promoted from chief financial officer to senior vice president/chief financial officer; Kin Leung was promoted from director to vice president of finance, Fingerhut subsidiaries; and Mike Raven, formerly a sales account executive in Fingerhut’s marketing services area, was named director of marketing services.

New York-based Delia’s Corp., a multichannel marketer of teen girls’ apparel and accessories, appointed Hilary Chasin executive vice president of marketing. Most recently, Chasin was management director and partner of Dirty Water Integrated, an advertising and marketing services firm specializing in integrated branding for emerging technologies.

Minneapolis-based Fingerhut Cos. promoted Steven A. Lightman to executive vice president, catalog. Lightman is now responsible for the operations and management of Fingerhut’s core catalog and its subsidiary catalog businesses. Most recently, Lightman was president of the company’s Arizona Mail Order subsidiary, which Fingerhut purchased in 1998.

Quincy, MA-based women’s apparel cataloger/retailer J.Jill Group appointed Eric Welter to the newly established position of vice president of marketing analysis. Most recently, Welter was vice president at wine marketer Geerlings & Wade.

Warren, PA-based Blair Corp. named Harriet Edelman, senior vice president/chief information officer of Avon Products, to its board of directors. In 21 years with Avon, Edelman has had leadership roles in marketing, sales, U.S. and international operations and information technology.

Greenwich, CT-based list firm Direct Media appointed John Pegler chief information officer. Most recently, Pegler served as a senior manager for technology and business consulting firm Covansys.

Seattle-based images provider Getty Images hired James A. Bonaventura as senior vice president of sales. Most recently, Bonaventura was senior vice president of sales for Executive Health Group.

Hauppauge, NY-based manufacturer/,arketer Twinlab Corp. appointed Leonard Schutzman to its board of directors. Schutzman will also serve on the company’s Audit Committee. He is presently chairman of the board of SkyAuction.com and serves on the board of directors for BML Pharmaceuticals and Resources Corp.

Atlanta-based The Home Depot has named Rebecca W. Bass as its first vice president for e-business. Previously, Bass was CEO of Web-software company Galileo Development Systems.

Lonoke, AK-based pet supplies marketer PetQuarters has promoted Mike Kelly to president. He replaces Niloo Howe, who resigned to accept a partnership in venture capital firm Third Wave Ventures. Most recently, Kelly was executive vice president, overseeing the company’s Hazleton, PA-based operations.

Downers Grove, IL-based general merchandise cataloger The Spiegel Group appointed Robert H. Sorensen vice president/general counsel/corporate secretary. Most recently, Sorensen was senior vice president,/general counsel/secretary for Midas.

Ridgefield, CT-based list firm D-J Associates promoted Lisa Morris to director of sales, list management. Morris has been with the company since 1993.

CDW Computer Centers,

a Vernon Hills, IL-based computer reseller, named Jon Stevens vice president of information technology. He most recently was regional technology director for Avanade.

North Bergen, NJ-based cataloger/retailer Vitamin Shoppe Industries named Thomas Tolworthy president/chief operating officer. Prior to joining Vitamin Shoppe, Tolworthy was president of Barnes & Noble Bookstores.

Delray Beach, FL-based Office Depot, whose titles include Viking Office Supplies, appointed Rick A. Lepley president of Office Depot-Japan. Most recently Lepley was president of Office Depot-Eastern Europe.

New York-based apparel cataloger/retailer J. Crew appointed Michael Scandiffioexecutive vice president of men’s business. Most recently, Scandiffio served as executive vice president at Pacific Sunwear of California. In addition, Carol Sharpe was promoted from executive vice president of merchandising to executive vice president of women’s business, assuming responsibility for women’s and children’s merchandising and product development. Scott Formby, previously executive vice president of design, has been promoted to creative director of the company.

San Francisco-based Gap promoted Mike Tucci, head of men’s merchandising for Gap, to executive vice president of Gap Direct, taking responsibility for the company’s Websites and Banana Republic catalog. The company also hired Terry Kramer for the newly created post of chief operating officer for its Banana Republic division. And Julie Rosen has been promoted from vice president of women’s merchandising to senior vice president, merchandising, planning, and production for Banana Republic.

Dallas-based The Neiman Marcus Group appointed James E. Skinner senior vice president/chief financial officer, and Marita O’Dea has been promoted to vice president, human resources. Most recently, Skinner was senior vice president/chief financial officer of CapRock Communications Corp. He succeeds John R. Cook, who will resign from his position as a result of the termination of the inter-company management services agreement with Harcourt General. Cook will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors and remains senior vice president/chief financial officer of Harcourt General. O’Dea will retain her current responsibility as senior vice president, human resources of Neiman Marcus Stores in addition to her new duties. She succeeds Gerald T. Hughes, who has also resigned following the termination of the management services agreement. Hughes remains vice president, human resources of Harcourt General.

Phoenix-based pet supplies marketer PetsMart named James R. Daniel senior vice president/chief financial officer. Most recently, Daniel was executive vice president, chief financial and treasurer for MicroAge.

Reno, NV-based iGo Corp., a developer/marketer of parts and accessories for wireless devices, appointed Scott Shackelton senior vice president of finance/chief financial officer. Previously, Shackelton was vice president/treasurer/assistant secretary for Sharegate. (IGT).

Boca Raton, FL-based The Mark Group, parent company of the Boston Proper, Charles Keath, and Mark, Fore and Strike catalogs, promoted Larry Autrey to senior vice president, brand manager of Mark, Fore and Strike and appointed Cindy Fields, former president/CEO of the Victoria’s Secret catalog, to its board of directors. Fields will also serve as a consultant for the company’s Boston Proper brand. Prior to joining The Mark Group, Autrey served as fashion director and director of product development for Lane Bryant. He also opened his own designer specialty store, D’Autrey.

Sandpoint, ID-based apparel cataloger/retailer Coldwater Creek has appointed Matthew Dillon vice president/director of merchandising. Most recently, Dillon was senior vice president of merchandising and marketing for The Mark Group.

Merrimack, NH-based PC Connection appointed Joseph A. Baute to its board of directors. Baute has served on the board of Houghton-Mifflin Co. and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, where he was chairman. He is currently on the board of State Street Bank Europe. Previously, he was chairman/CEO of Markem Corp.

Quincy, MA-based apparel cataloger/retailer J. Jill Group appointed Jonathan P. Ward, president/CEO of The ServiceMaster Co., to its board of directors. Ward joined ServiceMaster as president/CEO in February. Previously, he served as president/chief operating officer for The R.R. Donnelly & Sons Co.

Fort Myers, FL-based Chico’s FAS has named Ajit Patel chief information officer. And Tedford G. Marlow, executive vice president, merchandising, marketing and product development, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.

As part of a restructuring at Chicago-based Sara Lee Corp., vice president Richard A. Noll, group CEO of Sara Lee Sock Co. and Direct, has been named to the newly created position of group CEO of Sara Lee Legwear and Direct. He will overseas the company’s hosiery, sock, and direct marketing operations, which are being combined into one group. The changes are effective July 1.

Rye, NY-based cataloger Lillian Vernon Corp. promoted Lina LoRusso to senior vice president of merchandising from vice president of product development for the company.

Port Washington, NY-based Systemax, a manufacturer/cataloger of computers and industrial supplies, appointed Ann R. Leven to the board of directors. Most recently, Leven served as treasurer/chief fiscal officer of the National Gallery of Art. Previously, she was chief financial officer of the Smithsonian Institution. Currently, she is a director of Recoton Corp. and a trustee of the New York School of Interior Design.

Dodgeville, WI-based apparel mailer Lands’ End promoted Marcia Tabler to the new position of vice president of creative operations. Most recently, Tabler was director of creative operations for the company. Previously, she served as vice president of direct marketing for Warner Bros. Studio Stores.

iGo Corp., a Reno, NV-based cataloger of mobile and wireless accessories, named Rick Shaff president/CEO. Shaff, who has been acting president/CEO, will continue to serve as the company’s chief financial officer until a replacement is found.

Agoura Hills, CA-based cataloger/retailer Guitar Center, the parent company of the Musician’s Friend catalog, promoted Barry Soosman to the new position of chief strategic officer. Soosman will also remain executive vice president/general counsel for the company. Prior to joining Guitar Center, he worked as the company’s outside legal counsel.

The Direct Marketing Association on May 21 hired former Siemens Corp. chief legislative counsel James Conway as vice president of government relations. He replaces former senior vice president, congressional affairs, Richard Barton, who left the DMA in December to go open a private consulting business in Arlington, VA. Conway will be responsible for overseeing activities in the representation of the direct and interactive marketing industry before the U.S. Congress and federal regulatory agencies.

Cincinnati-based Federated Department Stores, whose divisions include multititle mailer Fingerhut Cos., Bloomingdale’s by Mail, and Macys.com, announced several executive changes. John Michael Zorn was promoted to vice president of employee relations from divisional vice president of employee relations. James J. Amann was appointed Federated’s executive vice president of strategic initiatives. Most recently, Amann served as chairman/CEO of the company’s Financial, Administrative and Credit Services (FACS) and Federated Systems Group (FSG) divisions. Effective Sept. 1, Larry Lewark, president/chief operating officer of FSG, will also become chief information officer of the company. And Tom Cole, who has served as chairman /CEO of the company’s Federated Logistics and Operations division, will then serve as the company’s senior operating executive.

Seattle-based cataloger/retailer Nordstrom named Mike Koppel chief financial officer. Koppel was vice president/corporate controller for the company and has been the acting chief financial officer since September.

San Francisco-based multititle marketer Williams-Sonoma promoted Jim Boike to chief operating officer. Most recently, Boike was executive vice president/ general manager for the Williams-Sonoma premium brands. Previously, he was senior vice president of merchandising for both Hold Everything and Williams-Sonoma, and executive vice president of retail operations.

Framingham, MA-based office supplies cataloger/retailer Staples appointed Shira D. Goodman executive vice president of marketing. Most recently, Goodman was senior vice president of StaplesDirect.com, the company’s e-commerce and catalog operation.

Monterey, CA and Needham, MA-based educational products manufacturer/marketer LearningStar Corp. appointed three new members to its board of directors: Dr. Louis Casagrande, president/CEO, Children’s Museum in Boston; Dean DeBiase, chairman of Autoweb; and Richard Delaney, retired partner of Grant Thornton LLP.

New York-based teen apparel cataloger/retailer Delia’s Corp. named Andrea M. Weiss to president and a member of the board of directors. Most recently, Weiss was executive vice president/chief stores officer of The Limited. Evan Guillemin, the former Delia’s president, will become chief operating officer. In this role, Guillemin will oversee the direct division, replacing Estelle DeMuesy, who left the company to pursue other opportunities.

Dodgeville, WI-based apparel cataloger Lands’ End appointed Cheryl A. Francis to its board of directors. Most recently, Francis was executive vice president/ chief financial officer or R.R. Donnelly & Sons Co.

Sonic Foundry, a Madison, WI-based manufacturer/marketer of digital media software, promoted Brad Reinke to general manager of the product/software division/senior vice president of sales and marketing. And Ted Lingard was promoted to general manager of media services/senior vice president of operaitons.

Washington-based Shop.org, an association of e-tailers and division of the National Retail Federation (NRF), has appointed its 2001 board of directors. The retail members are Michael Crotty, vice president of marketing for Neiman Marcus online; Cathy David, general manager of Target.com; Susan Harvey, senior vice president/managing director of Bloomingdales.com; Rich Last, vice president of merchandising for JCPenney.com; Sally McKenzie, division vice president for Eddie Bauer Interactive Media; Shelley Nandkeolyar, vice president of e-commerce for Williams-Sonoma; Ben Narasin, CEO of Fashionmall.com; Ed Roth, vice president of marketing research for Toysrus.com; Judy Shulman, director of e-commerce and database marketing, EsteeLauder.com; Cathy Taylor, CEO/founder of indulge.com/vivre.com; and Tracie Temple, vice president of strategy and business development, hallmark.com. The associate members are Elaine Rubin, chairman/cofounder of Shop.org and president of ekrubin; James Vogtle, e-commerce director with The Boston Consulting Group; Chuck Davis, president/CEO of BizRate; and Angela Kapp, president, Angela Kapp Consulting.

Pottstown, PA-based automotive supplies cataloger The Eastwood Co. named Elise Yore Branca director of marketing, catalog and Internet. Branca was most recently divisional vice president of catalog at Jos. A. Bank Clothiers.

Weehawken, NJ-based marketing services company ClientLogic promoted Kim Fitzgerald and Darlene Muscarella to client management directors in the brokerage division. Fitzgerald has been with company since 1996 handling clients such as Boardroom and Paradigm Direct. Muscarella has been with the company since 1993 handling clients such as Rodale and Rappaport Publishing.

New York-based NetCreations, a provider of opt-in e-mail marketing services, named David Todd Waldman vice president of business development. The company also promoted sales account executives Timothy J. Skennion and Robert Petrausch to national directors.

New York-based multititle apparel and home goods cataloger Brylane has named Steven Goldberg to the newly established position of president of the Brylane Home Lifestyles Group. Most recently, Goldberg served as president of the Home Fashions Group at Hanover Direct, where he supervised several catalogs. Previously, he worked for Bloomingdale’s and American Express in their respective home and lifestyle divisions as vice president of merchandising.

Peterborough, NH-based list firm Millard Group has promoted Linda Bridson to vice president, sales, list management in its Darien, CT, office. Bridson came to the company three years ago when it opened its Darien office. She has been involved in bringing significant accounts to the company’s list management, including Newport News and Lillian Vernon.

Canton, MA-based specialty male apparel and accessories catalog retailer Casual Male Corp. announced that Thomas Konecki, president of the company’s Work ‘n Gear division since December 1999, has resigned to pursue other opportunities. Prior to that position, Konecki was senior vice president and general merchandise management for the division. The Work ‘n Gear operational management team will now report directly to both Stuart Glasser, president of Casual Male Corp., and Alan Weinstein, chairman/CEO.

Shelburne, VT-based Vermont Teddy Bear appointed Maxine Brandenburg to its board of directors. Brandenburg is the president/CEO of the Vermont Business Roundtable. She is also the chair of the New England Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

Columbus, OH-based Intimate Brands, the parent company of cataloger/retailer Victoria’s Secret, named Tracey Thomas Travis vice president of finance/chief financial officer. Most recently, Travis was chief financial officer at Rexam Beverage Can Americas.

Gary Muto

was promoted to president of apparel cataloger/retailer Banana Republic. He had been executive vice president of merchandising for the San Francisco-based marketer.

Chicago-based electronic components cataloger Newark Electronics appointed Jim Nichols senior vice president of sales. Most recently, Nichols was chief partnerships and operations officer for Internet start-up Workzone360.

Whately, MA-based cataloger/retailer Yankee Candle Co. named Craig W. Rydin CEO and a member of the board. Most recently, Rydin was president of the Far from Home food services and Godiva Chocolatier divisions of Campbell Soup Co.

Computer reseller PC Connection, based in Merrimack, NH, named Peter Cannone senior vice president of sales for its PC Connection Sales Corp. subsidiary. Cannone joined the cataloger in 1999 to help build its server and networking communications product lines and sales support staff.

Torrance, CA-based computer cataloger IdeaMall announced the resignation of its president, Scott W. Klein. Chairman/CEO Frank Khulusi will assume the title and responsibilities.

Ridgefield, CT-based list management company D-J Associates promoted Robin Richmond to vice president, list management. Most recently, Richmond worked in the company’s marketing services division, responsible for the outsourced marketing efforts of several clients.

Sport Supply Group,

a Dallas-based business-to-business catalog of sports equipments, promoted Eugene Grant to executive vice president of sales and marketing. Grant will remain president of Athletic Training Equipment Co., a subsidiary of Sport Supply Group. In addition, the cataloger has named Michael Glassman vice president of sales and marketing. Glassman held several management positions at Sears, Roebuck and Co.

The New York-based Direct Marketing Association announced that Edward J. Gleiman, former chairman of the Postal Rate Commission (PRC), will head a DMA team pushing for U.S. Postal Service reform. Gleiman served as chairman of the PRC from 1994 to this past February.

Greenwich, CT-based list firm Direct Media appointed Jerry Schillinger CEO. Most recently, Schillinger was president/founder of the Spilsbury catalog and Internet site.

Hackensack, NJ-based list management company Mokrynski & Associates appointed Jeannette Monaco vice president in the list brokerage division. She’d previously held senior positions at Bergdorf Goodman, James River Traders, and Coach.

Quincy, MA-based women’s apparel cataloger/retailer The J. Jill Group promoted Olga Conley to the newly established post of president of corporate services. Conley will also retain her title of chief financial officer.

New Britain, CT-based medical supplies cataloger Moore Medical Corp. has named Patrick Early vice president of logistics. He was previously vice president of operations for e-commerce start-up Gazelle.com.

Longmont, CO-based direct marketing company Concepts Direct has appointed Kenneth M. Gassman Jr. and Marshall S. Geller to its board of directors. Gassman has been with Davenport & Co. since 1991. Geller is chairman/CEO/founding partner of Geller & Friend Capital Partners and Brighton Venture Partners.

New York-based leather goods marketer Coach named Kate Buggeln senior vice president, strategic planning and new business development. Buggeln joins the company from Boo.com, a division of Fashionmall.com, where she was president/CEO.

Hingham, MA-based retailer/cataloger The Talbots has appointed Susan Swain to the company’s board of directors, where she will also serve on its audit committee. Swain is executive vice president and co-chief operating officer of C-Span. She is a member of the National Cable Satellite Corp., and serves on the boards of Up with People, and the C-Span Education Foundation.

Irving, TX-based Neiman Marcus Online has appointed two executives to newly created positions. Daniel Korn joins the company as executive vice president and Michael Crotty was named vice president of marketing. Prior to joining the company, Korn served as president/CEO of Gazoontite.com. Crotty most recently served as vice president of marketing for CDNOW and Myplay.com.

Petaluma, CA-based women’s sports apparel retailer/cataloger and manufacturer Athleta has appointed Joe Teno as senior vice president of operations. Most recently, Teno served as vice president of operations and organizational development at TravelSmith. Prior to that, he worked for L.L. Bean.

Chestnut Hill, MA-based The Neiman Marcus Group has named president/chief operating officer Burton M. Tansky CEO. Previously he was chairman/CEO of Neiman Marcus Stores.

New York-based Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises promoted Sheri Wilson-Gray to chief marketing officer from executive vice president, marketing. Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises is the division of Saks consisting of the Saks Fifth Avenue stores, the Saks Off 5th discount chain, and the Saks Direct catalog group. Also promoted was Donald Watros, to chief administrative officer for Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises. Marilyn Carracino, senior vice president, general merchandise manager for the Folio catalog, was appointed to senior vice president, general merchandise manager for Saks Direct.

North Canton, OH-based cataloger Kids Stuff has appointed Roger A. Kittelson and Theodore A. Pamperin to its board of directors. Kittelson is a former partner with Arthur Andersen. Pamperin most recently has been the chairman of American Catalog Partnerships. Previously he founded and ran several catalogs, including J. Crew and Tweeds.

Fort Worth, TX-based leather goods marketer The Leather Factory has promoted Ronald C. Morgan to president. For now, he will continue to function in his capacity as chief operating officer. Wray Thompson, chairman of the board/CEO and president of the company since its founding, will remain chairman/CEO. At the same time, Shannon L. Greene, who was promoted to chief financial officer/treasurer, was appointed to the board, as was Michael A. Markwardt.

San Francisco-based cataloger/retailer Williams-Sonoma has named Dale Hilpert CEO. Hilpert was previously chairman/CEO of New York-based retailer Venator Group, which has promoted Matthew D. Serra to president/CEO to replace him. Serra was president/COO of the athletic footwear cataloger/retailer, which includes mailer Eastbay. At the same time, J. Carter Bacot, a member of Venator’s board of directors, will now serve as the non-executive chairman of the board.

Dodgeville, WI-based cataloger Lands’ End has named Brad Gillam vice president of quality assurance. Most recently Gillam was managing director of the liquidations division, which includes the company’s 16 U.S. retail outlets.

Litchfield, CT-based gardening supplies cataloger White Flower Farm has hired John Gwillim as Internet marketing manager. Gwillim was most recently a marketing manager with now-defunct Garden.com.