Stephen L. Schlecht

Mr. Schlecht is the founder of our Company and has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Senior Advisor since May 2021. Mr. Schlecht has served on our Board of Directors since our founding in 1986. Mr. Schlecht previously served as Executive Chairman from February 2015 to May 2021, as Chief Executive Officer from August 2019 to May 2021 and Interim Chief Executive Officer from April 2025 to May 2025. Prior to that, Mr. Schlecht served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer from February 2003 to February 2015 and as President from February 2003 to February 2012. He also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of GEMPLER’S, Inc., which he founded in 1986, until February 2003. Mr. Schlecht holds a B.S.B.A. degree and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. We selected Mr. Schlecht to serve on our Board of Directors because he is the founder of our Company, has over 50 years of experience in the direct marketing and retail industries and has extensive leadership experience and strategic vision. Mr. Schlecht is the father of Richard W. Schlecht, our Senior Vice President of Product Development and Sourcing.; Age: 78