OMAHA, NE--(Marketwired - Sep 16, 2015) - Gordmans Stores, Inc. (
Andy Hall, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "James is a highly accomplished executive with a well-rounded understanding of retail finance and operations. In addition to his retail industry background, James brings other important skill sets from his experience working at a public accounting firm, serving in the military and helping run a start-up company. I am excited about James joining our team and he will be instrumental in helping Gordmans achieve its long-term growth objectives."
Brown, 47, joins Gordmans from Hancock Fabrics, Inc. where he was Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President since 2013. Prior to Hancock Fabrics, Mr. Brown spent seven years at Fred's Inc., a $2 billion discount retail and pharmacy chain, in a variety of finance positions of increasing responsibility including Senior Vice President, Finance.
Brown is a certified public accountant and holds Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Accounting and Economics from the University of Puget Sound.
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