Mr. Frieson has over 30 years of sophisticated operations, logistics and supply chain experience, most recently as Executive VP, Supply Chain, of Lowe s Companies, Inc., the world s second largest home improvement retailer, where, prior to his retirement in 2024, he was responsible for its distribution centers, logistics, replenishment and planning, transportation and delivery services. Previously, he spent 19 years within the Walmart organization where he was Executive VP of Operations at Sam s Club, responsible for all club operations, including supply chain, for more than 650 locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and Senior VP of Supply Chain, where he led more than 30 distribution centers that supplied nearly 1,600 stores, supercenters and neighborhood markets.