Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. Appoints Philip C. Williamson to Its Board of Directors
September 12 2019 - 4:05PM
Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. ("Sportsman's" or the
“Company”) (Nasdaq:SPWH) today announced that Philip C. Williamson
has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective
September 12, 2019. Following this announcement, the Board will
include eight members.
Joseph Schneider, Chairman of the Board of
Directors, stated, “We are pleased to welcome Philip to our Board.
He is a seasoned executive who has decades of experience leading a
global, multi-brand workwear clothing and accessories business.
His background will be extremely valuable as we continue to
expand Sportsman’s Warehouse and execute on its long-term growth
opportunity.”
Jon Barker, Chief Executive Officer, said,
“Philip will complement the strength of our Board of Directors
given his extensive leadership experience and significant brand
knowledge obtained while at the leading provider of high quality,
affordably priced workwear and accessories. I look forward to his
contributions and benefiting from his expertise as we focus on
growing our omni-channel business and building on our success
to-date.”
Mr. Williamson commented, “I’m honored to be
joining the Sportsman’s Warehouse Board of Directors. I admire the
Company’s strong competitive positioning, as one of few national
retailers dedicated to outdoor sports, with an expansive breadth of
assortment at everyday low prices and a high level of customer
service. I look forward to working with the Board and management to
help guide the future of the Company as the team executes its
multi-pronged strategy for growth and furthers its market share
gains.”
Philip Williamson has spent over 35 years at
Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company, better known by its brand
Dickies. He currently serves in an advisory role to Dickies, after
serving as President from October 2017 to July 2019. Prior to
that, Mr. Williamson served as Chairman, President and CEO of
Dickies from January 1997 until October 2017, at which time
Williamson Dickie Manufacturing Company was acquired by VF
Corporation (NYSE: VFC). From January 1994 to January 1997, he
served as CEO and Vice Chairman. Williamson began his career at
Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company in 1983 and held various
roles of increasing responsibility. He is the fourth generation of
Williamsons to have served at Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing
Company.
Mr. Williamson received a Bachelor of Science
degree in Business from the University of Denver and a Masters of
Business Administration from the University of Texas-Austin.
He currently serves on the Board and Executive Committee of
the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (FWSSR). Mr. Williamson
previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) from 2013 to 2014.
Prior to serving as Chairman, he was Secretary of the AAFA’s Board
of Directors. He also was previously a Board member at Blessings
Corporation.
About Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings,
Inc.
Sportsman's Warehouse is an outdoor sporting
goods retailer focused on meeting the everyday needs of the
seasoned outdoor veteran, the first-time participant and every
enthusiast in between. Our mission is to provide a one-stop
shopping experience that equips our customers with the right
quality, brand name hunting, shooting, fishing and camping gear to
maximize their enjoyment of the outdoors.
For press releases and certain additional
information about the Company, visit the Investor Relations section
of the Company's website at www.sportsmans.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 as contained in Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but
are not limited to, statements regarding our long-term growth
opportunities and ability to grow market share. Investors can
identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as
"continue", "expect", "may", “opportunity”, "plan", "future",
“ahead” and similar terms and phrases. The Company cannot assure
investors that future developments affecting the Company will be
those that it has anticipated. Actual results may differ materially
from these expectations due to risks relating to the Company’s
retail-based business model, general economic conditions and
consumer spending, the Company’s concentration of stores in the
Western United States, competition in the outdoor activities and
sporting goods market, changes in consumer demands, the Company’s
expansion into new markets and planned growth, current and future
government regulations, risks related to the Company’s continued
retention of its key management, the Company’s distribution center,
quality or safety concerns about the Company’s merchandise, events
that may affect the Company’s vendors, trade restrictions, and
other factors that are set forth in the Company's filings with the
SEC, including under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019 which was
filed with the SEC on March 29, 2019 and the Company’s other public
filings made with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov. If one or
more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if any of the
Company’s assumptions prove incorrect, the Company’s actual results
may vary in material respects from those projected in these
forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by
the Company in this release speaks only as of the date on which the
Company makes it. Factors or events that could cause the Company’s
actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is
not possible for the Company to predict all of them. The Company
undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking
statement, whether as a result of new information, future
developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any
applicable securities laws. Investor Contact:ICR,
Inc. Rachel Schacter(203)
682-8200investors@sportsmanswarehouse.com
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