October 2024 to February 2025, served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer at Grocery Outlet. 1996 to 2022, held various positions at Grocery Outlet and its predecessor, including as Chief Executive Officer (Jan. 2019 to Dec. 2022) and Co-Chief Executive Officer (Jan. 2006 to Dec. 2018). Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College. Possesses significant experience in the retail and consumer packed goods industries, garnered over his 26-year tenure with us, including 17 years as CEO or co-CEO. From 2000 to 2022, active member of the GMA/FMI (Grocery Manufacturers of America/Food Marketers Institute) and a member of CGA board (California Grocers Association 2014-2019). Proven executive manager, including long service to Grocery Outlet as a private company and then as a public company following our IPO in June 2019. Eric's 17-year run as co-CEO and CEO was transformative for Grocery Outlet. Under his leadership, Grocery Outlet grew its store base from 123 to 441 stores, or 259%, and revenues from $612.6 million to $3.58 billion, or 484%, and developed a bi-coastal store footprint. He led sharing our vision and strategy in the IPO and thereafter in developing key stockholder relationships. Eric's deep knowledge of our operations, finances, strategies and industry facilitates a strategic vision to set the overall tone and direction of the Company as well as clear leadership through consistency. As our leading executive, he implemented fundamental strategic initiatives that enhanced our differentiated model for buying and selling, and strengthened our relationships with entrepreneurial Independent Operators that run most of our stores, combining to deliver a WOW! shopping experience. In his current oversight role, his unique insights on future strategy and initiatives will continue to be invaluable to our Board. Exhibited strong growth focus across all macroeconomic cycles, as demonstrated by our pattern of positive comparable store sales growth and healthy gross margin rates. For example, our comparable store sales increased for 19 out of 20 years through fiscal 2022. Long-standing role with our Board and management allows him to provide a unique perspective regarding oversight of enterprise risk management, including focusing on the most critical risks and evaluating risk mitigation activities. Has alignment with our other stockholders due to his meaningful stock ownership in the Company. Chairman of the Board, Age: 55, Director Since: 2006, Chairman Since: Jan. 2023