Mr. Gordman, age 47, joined Gordmans in 1990 and held positions in merchandising, store operations and information technology. Prior to assuming his current position in 1996, Mr. Gordman led the conceptualization and implementation of the merchandise planning and allocation function, after which he was responsible for directing this business function. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Gordman worked as an investment banking analyst at Lehman Brothers. Mr. Gordman serves as a director for Hayneedle, Inc., a venture capital-backed internet retailer recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of America's fastest growing companies. Mr. Gordman also served as director for Regency Beauty Institute, a private equity-backed high growth chain of cosmetology schools, from August 2005 to November 2010. Mr. Gordman graduated cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1986 with a B.S. in Economics and earned an M.S. in Management from the Sloan School at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1990.

Mr. Heyman joined Gordmans in 2009 as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Prior to joining Gordmans, Mr. Heyman was Vice President of Information Technology for Pamida Stores from 2007 to 2008, Project Director at Distributed Intelligence Systems, Inc. from 2004 to 2007 and Vice President of Information Technology and Strategic Planning for Baker's Supermarkets. Mr. Heyman also founded a retail systems and consulting company, Sirius Retail, and served as its President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. James joined the Company in 2006 as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Prior to joining Gordmans, Mr. James was the Chief Financial Officer of AMCON Distributing Company from 1994 to 2006. His work experience also includes various positions at the firm now known as PriceWaterhouseCoopers where he practiced as a Certified Public Accountant from 1984 to 1994.

Ms. Lewis joined Gordmans in 2009 as Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer. Ms. Lewis has over 20 years of retail experience including experience with Marshall Fields and Macy's from 2004 to 2009 where she held positions as Regional Vice President of North Home Stores, Vice President— General Merchandise 58 Manager Soft Home, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Home and Ready-To-Wear. Ms. Lewis's other past experience includes merchandising and stores positions at Belk Department Stores, Sears and Dillard's.

Mr. Morand joined Gordmans in 2007 as Director of Planning, Allocation and Analysis and was promoted to Vice President of Planning, Allocation and Analysis in 2008. Between 2000 and 2006, Mr. Morand held senior level positions in merchandising, planning (both strategic and merchandising), allocation and marketing for the May Merchandising Company and Lord & Taylor (both now known as Macy's) in Los Angeles, St. Louis and New York.

Ms. Wickenhauser joined Gordmans in January 2012 as Senior Vice President of Stores. Prior to joining Gordmans, Mrs. Wickenhauser was employed with Kohl's Department Stores from May 2004 to December 2011 where she most recently served as regional vice president for the southern California region. She also held district and store management positions at Kohl's in the St. Louis, Mo. area. Ms. Wickenhauser was employed with Target Stores from 1999 to 2004 and held assistant store manager and store manager positions at Target.

Mr. Wirkkala joined Gordmans in October 2011 as Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Gordmans, Mr. Wirkkala was the Vice President of Store Operations for Charming Charlie from May 2011 to October 2011. Mr. Wirkkala was employed with Macy's from 1979 to 2010 where he most recently served as senior vice president and chief financial officer for Macy's West. He also held various executive leadership positions in operations and logistics/supply chain management with Macy's.