Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Director information for ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS INC (data for year 2026)
| Name | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl C. Raff | Independent Director | 75 | ["Chief Executive Officer at Helzberg Diamonds (2009 - July 2022)","Non-executive Chairman at Helzberg Diamonds (July 2022 - July 2023)","Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager at J.C. Penney (2001 - 2009)","Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Zales (2000 - 2001)","Various senior merchant positions at R.H. Macy & Company (19 years)","Bachelor of Business Administration from Boston University","Master of Business Administration from Drexel University"] | ["Compensation"] | 2026 |
| Brian T. Marley | Independent Director | 68 | ["Board of Managers of New Academy Holding Company, LLC (January 2018 - June 2020)","Founder & Managing Partner at Marley Associates LLC (2014 - present)","Consumer and Retail Industry Advisor at Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. (January 2023 - present)","Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Belk (2000 - 2013)","Chairman at Belk National Bank (2000 - 2006)","Audit and assurance partner at KPMG - Retail and Consumer Industry practice (20 years)","Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill"] | ["Audit"] | 2026 |
| Clay M. Johnson | Independent Director | 55 | ["Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Yum! Brands (October 2019 - April 2024)","Senior Advisor at Yum! Brands (April 2024 - April 2025)","Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Business Services at Walmart (January 2017 - October 2019)","Chief Information Officer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Officer at General Electric Power and General Electric Digital (July 2014 - January 2017)","Various senior leadership positions at Boeing, Dell, Nortel Networks, Fed Ex, and the U.S. Coast Guard","Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering: University of Texas","Master of Business Administration: University of Texas, Dallas","Over 25 years of experience in digital transformation, cybersecurity, strategic planning, and global operations"] | ["Audit Committee"] | 2026 |
| Jeff C. Tweedy | Independent Director | 63 | ["Managing Director at BMBIRD Consultant (October 2022 - Present)","Advisory role at Global Brands Group/Sean John Clothing (March 2021 - August 2022)","Chief Executive Officer at Sean John Clothing (November 2007 - March 2021)","Executive Vice President at Sean John Clothing (February 1996 - March 2005)","Vice President at Karl Kani Jeans (March 1993 - June 1996)","Vice President at Spike Lee (February 1992 - June 1993)","East Coast Sales Manager at Ralph Lauren Womenswear (February 1990 - December 1992)","Menswear Design & Marketing at Fashion Institute of Technology"] | ["Compensation","Nominating and Governance"] | 2026 |
| Ken C. Hicks | Chairman of the Board | 73 | ["Nearly 40 years of retail business and leadership experience","President & Chief Executive Officer of Academy","Various senior leadership positions at J.C. Penney, Payless ShoeSource, Home Shopping Network, May Department Stores, and McKinsey & Company","Graduate of United States Military Academy in West Point, NY","Masters of Business Administration with highest distinction: Harvard Business School"] | ["Compensation Committee"] | 2026 |
| Michael Dastugue | Independent Director | 61 | ["Hanesbrands: Chief Financial Officer (May 2021 - February 2023)","Walmart US: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (June 2015 - March 2021)","Sam’s Club: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (January 2013 - May 2015)","J.C. Penney: Various leadership positions, including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (1991 - 2012)","Arthur Andersen & Co: Public accountant (3 years)","Bachelor of Business Administration with concentration in Accounting and Finance: Texas A&M University","Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance: University of Texas"] | ["Audit"] | 2026 |
| Monique Picou | Independent Director | 59 | ["Global Executive - Vice President, Google Cloud Supply Chain and Operations since March 2023","Vice President, Google Product, Technology Strategy and Global Server Operations (February 2021 - April 2023)","Senior Vice President, Sam's Club Chief Strategy and Supply Chain Officer (March 2020 - February 2021)","Senior Vice President Supply Chain Flow (February 2019 - February 2020)","Vice President, Supply Chain (August 2018 - January 2019)","Chief Operating Officer (August 2017 - August 2018)","Senior leadership positions including Senior Vice President - Product Supply Global Health Care (December 2016 - August 2017)","Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering: Southern University","Master of Business Administration: Florida Institute of Technology"] | ["Nominating & Governance"] | 2026 |
| Shannon Hennessy | Independent Director | 47 | ["Chief Executive Officer at Habit Burger & Grill (June 2023 - present)","President at Habit Burger & Grill (July 2022 - June 2023)","Chief Financial Officer at KFC Global (February 2020 - August 2022)","Consultant at McKinsey & Company with nearly 20 years of experience","Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School","Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management","Experience in restaurant leadership and consulting","Expertise in digital transformations, supply chain modernization, and global financial planning"] | [] | 2026 |
| Steve P. Lawrence | Chief Executive Officer | 58 | ["Chief Executive Officer since June 2023 at Academy Sports + Outdoors","Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer (February 2019 - June 2023)","President and Chief Executive Officer of francesca’s (October 2016 - January 2019)","Chief Merchandising Officer of Stage Stores (May 2012 - September 2016)","Various merchandising leadership roles at J.C. Penney (12 years)","Various merchandising roles at Foley’s/May Co. (10 years)","Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from University of Notre Dame"] | [] | 2026 |
| Theresa Palermo | Independent Director | 50 | ["Magnolia: Chief Marketing Officer (July 2024 - present)","Signet Jewelers: Senior Vice President, Connected Commerce and Marketing (October 2019 - July 2024)","Neiman Marcus: Senior Vice President, Marketing (September 2017 - October 2019)","Vera Bradley: Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (June 2015 - August 2017)","Fossil Group, Collective Brands, The Timberland Company, Polaroid, and United Communications Group: Senior positions and roles (January 1997 - June 2015, collectively)","Bachelor of Science in Marketing: Auburn University","Master of Business Administration: Simmons University"] | ["Nominating & Governance"] | 2026 |
| Tom M. Nealon | Lead Independent Director | 65 | ["Chief Executive Officer at SAFFIRE Renewables (September 2022 - August 2025)","Senior Advisor at Southwest Airlines (September 2021 - present)","President at Southwest Airlines (January 2017 - September 2021)","Executive Vice President Strategy & Innovation at Southwest Airlines (January 2016 - January 2017)","Group Executive Vice President at J.C. Penney (August 2010 - December 2011)","Partner at The Feld Group (6 years)","Senior positions and consulting roles at Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo, Inc. (17 years)","Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Villanova University","Master of Business from University of Dallas"] | ["Audit","Compensation"] | 2026 |
| Wendy A. Beck | Independent Director | 61 | ["Norwegian Cruise Line: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2010 - 2018)","Domino’s Pizza: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2008 - 2010)","Whataburger Restaurants: Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (2004 - 2008); Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (2001 - 2004)","Checkers Drive-In Restaurants: Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer (2000 - 2001); various other roles (1993 - 2000)","Bachelor of Science in Accounting: University of South Florida","Certified Public Accountant"] | ["Nominating & Governance","Audit"] | 2026 |
