Shoe Carnival announces promotions and retirement
American footwear and accessories retailer, Shoe Carnival, Inc., has announced two executive promotions and one executive retirement. Ed Hensel will be retiring from the position of vice president of distribution, after 12 years of service. He will be replaced by Tom Welden who has been promoted from his former position as manager of the company’s distribution centre. Mr Welden has worked in various positions within the distribution centre since 1979. Kathy Yearwood has also been promoted to vice president - controller.
"These promotions are indicative of the strength and experience of our leadership core and bench strength. Tom Welden and Kathy Yearwood are both experienced professionals in their fields, and proven leaders in this company. I have the utmost confidence in their ability to take their areas of responsibility to even higher levels of performance. Ed Hensel has provided outstanding support to this company through a period of intense growth. His judgment, experienced counsel, and leadership will be missed. We wish him the best as he enters a well-deserved retirement," commented Mark L. Lemond, president and CEO.
