ASO - Leadership updates

Company plans to open a total of 20-25 new stores in fiscal 2026KATY, Texas, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy" or the "Company") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce it will open two new locations in North Canton, Ohio and Muskogee, Oklahoma. With these stores, the company now has four locations in Ohio, and 14 locations in Oklahoma and is on its way to opening a total of 20-25 new stores in fiscal 2026. As Academy expands its footprint, the company is reinforcing its commitment to ma

Michael Dastugue, Shannon Hennessy, and Clay Johnson named Directors KATY, Texas, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO) today announced that Michael Dastugue, Shannon Hennessy, and Clay Johnson have been appointed to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), and Mr. Dastugue to the Audit Committee, effective Monday, December 1, 2025. As Academy continues to make progress on its Long Range Plan, the addition of industry veterans Mr. Dastugue, Ms. Hennessy, and Mr. Johnson to its Board reinforces the strength of the business and its strategies for continued growth. In addition, it bolsters Academy's capabilities in digital transfor

Brandy Treadway joins as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary  KATY, Texas, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer today announced the appointment of Brandy Treadway to the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary. In this position, Ms. Treadway will oversee all enterprise Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management functions supporting the company's corporate, distribution centers, and retail initiatives. Mos

Academy to serve as a National Partner of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America KATY, Texas, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, announced today a new partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Together, the organizations will work to make sports and outdoor fun more available to children in underserved communities across the country. Boys & Girls Clubs of America has over 5,400 Clubs nationwide, serving more than 3 million young people annually. "Sports and outdoor ac

Sumit Anand joins as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer KATY, Texas, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer today announced the appointment of Sumit Anand to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. In this position Mr. Anand will oversee all enterprise technology operations including cybersecurity, IT infrastructure and operations, and IT shared services supporting the company's corporate, distribution center, and retail initiatives.

KATY, Texas, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") ((ASO) today announced that Scott Boatwright has been appointed to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. With this change, Academy's Board now comprises 11 directors. "We are pleased to welcome Scott to Academy's Board of Directors," said Ken Hicks, Chairman of the Board of Academy. "Scott's deep and relevant experience in driving productivity, operational excellence, and scalability in complex business environments, along with building a strong customer base and prov

The state's first location will be in Zanesville, OH KATY, Texas, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its first store in Ohio. Located in Zanesville at 3925 Gorsky Dr., the approximately 54,000-square-foot store brings a wide assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise to the area. Academy will host grand opening festivities from Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2. Throughout the weekend, customers can look forward to exclusive deals and giveaways, and take advantage of great prices.

KATY, Texas, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (NASDAQ:ASO) today announced that Monique Picou has been appointed to the Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. With this change, Academy's Board now comprises ten directors. "We are pleased to have Monique join our Board," said Ken Hicks, Executive Chairman of Academy. "Monique brings extensive experience in supply chain, logistics, and strategic planning at large technology, retail and manufacturing companies. Her expertise will be a great asset as we leverage and sca

Robert Howell joins as Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer KATY, Texas, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ((ASO) ("Academy") today announced the appointment of Robert (Rob) Howell to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. In this role, Mr. Howell will oversee supply chain operations, distribution centers, and domestic & international logistics. Mr. Howell will join Academy in February 2024 and report to Sam Johnson, President of Academy. Mr. Howell brings nearly 30 years of supply chain, distribution, and

Chad Fox joins as Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer KATY, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) today announced the appointment of Chad Fox to a newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. In this role, Mr. Fox will oversee omnichannel, marketing, customer insights, and customer care. Mr. Fox joined Academy in January 2024, and reports directly to Steve Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Fox brings nearly 25 years of retail, agency, and consumer packaged goods market

KATY, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO) announced today, effective immediately, the appointment of Theresa E. Palermo to its Board of Directors (the "Board") and Nominating and Governance Committee. With this change, Academy's Board now comprises nine directors.  "Theresa is an experienced marketing and eCommerce retail executive with a track record of driving sales and traffic for both vertical and national brands who will be highly valuable to Academy and our Board as we enter a tremendous growth phase," said Ken C. Hicks, Academy Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Ms. Palermo's passion for the Ac

KATY, Texas, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO) announced today, effective immediately, the appointment of Chris Turner to its Board of Directors (the "Board") and Audit Committee. With this change, Academy's Board now comprises ten directors.  "Chris has an impressive background of business leadership and deep knowledge in consumer brands and elevating the customer experience that will be very valuable to Academy and our Board," said Ken C. Hicks, Academy Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "As a Texan and Academy Sports + Outdoors customer, he'll bring a unique passion to his role as a director." Turner h

KATY, Texas, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO) announced today, effective immediately, the appointments of Sharen J. Turney to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), its Compensation Committee and its Nominating and Governance Committee (the "Governance Committee"). Academy also announced today that Nathaniel (Nate) Taylor will step down as a member of the Governance Committee, effective concurrently with Ms. Turney's appointment to that committee. With these changes, Academy's Board now comprises nine directors and the Governance Committee is now comprised entirely of independent members.  "We are very excited to add Sha

KATY, Texas, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (NASDAQ: ASO) today announced the appointment of Tom M. Nealon to its Board of Directors, effective today.  With the addition of Nealon, Academy's Board comprises ten directors. "We are very pleased to welcome a strategic leader of Tom's caliber to our Board of Directors," said Ken C. Hicks, Academy Chairman, President and CEO.  "Given his robust background in retail, technology, eCommerce, marketing and customer service for beloved Texas-based brands, Tom brings us his unique knowledge of Academy's core geographies and customer base, and he inherently understands the journey we are on to expand our subs