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President ABOUT THE COMPANY Dating all the way back to 1878, BASCO's parent company, founded by the Cronin Family, began its long-lasting legacy. Now a fifth-generation family-operated business, BASCO has built an exceptional reputation by combining industry-leading products, expert customer guidance, and an unwavering commitment to service. With showroom locations in Portland’s Pearl District, Lake Oswego, and Bend, along with an Outlet Store, BASCO delivers a highly differentiated customer experience through interactive appliance displays, knowledgeable professionals, and a curated portfolio of more than 60 premium appliance brands, including Viking, Thermador, Dacor, Miele, and Wolf-Sub Zero-Cove. BASCO is the trusted appliance partner for discerning homeowners, luxury remodel projects, and the building community serving the upper-end residential market throughout the Pacific Northwest. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the CEO and the Board of Directors, the President will lead the organization into its next phase while preserving the culture, reputation, and customer-first values that have defined BASCO for generations. This executive will provide strategic and operational leadership across the business, strengthen organizational performance, develop high-performing teams, and continue elevating BASCO’s position as the region’s premier luxury appliance retailer. The President will provide leadership and oversight across all major functional areas of the business, including operations, purchasing and supplier relationships, product delivery, customer service, finance, human resources, and marketing/communications. The Ideal Candidate will possess the following skills: Proven ability to attract, develop, engage, and retain high-performing team members while building a strong, collaborative organizational culture Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively delegate, influence, and collaborate across all functional areas to drive productivity and operational excellence Thoughtful and confident leader with a growth mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to make strategic and timely decisions Strong financial and business acumen with a clear understanding of key business drivers and the ability to effectively leverage organizational resources to achieve strategic and operational objectives CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Review and enhance organizational effectiveness by improving processes, fostering a highly engaged work environment, and implementing operational improvements Develop, implement, and manage annual budgets and resource allocation plans Continuously evaluate and improve operational efficiency and overall financial performance Deliver the financial objectives established by senior leadership and the Board of Directors Partner with operational leaders to establish, track, and achieve key performance metrics and KPIs Identify and implement effective solutions to business challenges, including customer concerns, profitability issues, employee relations matters, and competitive pressures Collaborate closely with the Sales Team to consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience Champion customer loyalty by ensuring a consistently high level of service and delivering commitments with integrity and responsiveness Recruit, onboard, develop, and retain high-performing talent aligned with the company’s business objectives and culture Inspire and motivate team members to achieve and exceed goals by establishing clear accountability, defining performance expectations, setting high standards, and providing ongoing coaching and feedback QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field required; advanced degree or graduate-level education preferred Proven executive leadership experience with full P&L responsibility, ideally within a retail, multi-location, distribution, or related operating environment Demonstrated success leading diverse functional areas and large teams while building strong cross-functional relationships that drive collaboration and results Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to balance long-term objectives and day-to-day operational demands Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization Proven ability to develop, manage, and execute financial plans, budgets, and performance objectives Broad business acumen with a strong understanding of key organizational functions, including finance, operations, human resources, procurement, and sales Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to support sound business decisions Interested in Learning More? 180one has been retained by BASCO to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Nicole Brady at 503-699-0184 or via email at nicole@180one.com .

180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with Three Bears and the resulting hire of their new Chief Financial Officer Three Bears Alaska (“Three Bears” or the “Company”) is the retailer of choice in Alaska for all essential categories, offering local communities a product selection that is not too big, not too small, but “just right” – at prices that provide value and with great service by locals, for locals. The Company was founded in 1980 by Alaskans, for Alaskans – the store footprints, inventory, and pricing are designed to meet the region’s unique needs. Three Bears offers its customers three types of shopping experiences: signature “Mini-Warehouses” (50k+ square feet with a unique, rationalized merchandise assortment model featuring grocery, outdoor/sporting products and full-service pharmacies), Supermarkets (focus is on grocery) and Convenience Stores (offer a broader merchandise selection and better pricing than a typical C-store and serve communities where population densities do not support a full mini-warehouse). Three Bears is owned by Westward Partners in partnership with the founding Alaskan family. Westward Partners is a Seattle-based private equity firm that partners with lower middle market businesses across a variety of industries based in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Westward partnered with and invested in Three Bears in early 2022 and has worked extensively with the Three Bears management team to successfully turbocharge growth, more than doubling the store footprint over the past four years. At this point in time, Three Bears has shifted gears from a growth mindset to a focus on margin improvement and optimization. As the new stores begin to reach run-rate and Three Bears fully digests and acclimates to its significantly larger scale and methods of operating, management, in partnership with Westward, has begun to employ a host of profitability improvement initiatives. The new CFO will have a significant role in managing, executing, and tracking these initiatives, as well as the continual development of new initiatives. It’s an exciting time to join Three Bears for an analytically minded senior finance professional who has a deep understanding of how to maximize gross and EBITDA margins (and absolute EBITDA dollars) in a retail/grocery environment. Congratulations to Three Bears and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!

180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with Columbia Sportswear and the resulting hire of their new Senior Director of Investor Relations As a leader in the global active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment industry, Columbia Sportswear Company has assembled a portfolio of brands dedicated to connecting active people with their passions. In addition to the Columbia brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hardwear, SOREL, and prAna brands. Founded in 1938 as a small hat company in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company today has grown into an industry icon with $3 billion in annual sales. As a global company, its brands are now sold in approximately 90 countries. Based in Portland, Oregon, the company is dedicated to making no-nonsense apparel, footwear, and accessories to keep consumers warm, dry, cool, and protected, no matter what. Defined by its innovative gear, Pacific Northwest heritage, irreverent spirit, and family business ethos, Columbia’s products continue to gain worldwide recognition, enabling them to unlock the outdoors for everyone. Congratulations to Columbia Sportswear and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!

180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with Wilmar and the resulting hire of their new Vice President of Operations & Purchasing Wilmar is a leading supplier of hand tools and equipment to major retailers across North America. With a focus on quality, value, and service, Wilmar delivers a wide assortment of automotive, industrial, and home repair tools to customers ranging from big-box retailers to specialty distributors. The company has a strong global sourcing operation and a warehouse network supporting a diverse and fast-moving product catalog. Wilmar is backed by Rainier Partners, a growth-focused private equity firm committed to building operational capabilities, improving margins, and supporting long-term value creation. Rainier’s investment is helping accelerate Wilmar’s growth in additional product categories, end markets, and geographies, while preserving the Company’s unique culture and customer focus. Congratulations to Wilmar and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!

We are excited to announce our recent collaboration with Superfeet, resulting in the placement of their new Chief Financial Officer! Superfeet has been creating innovative insoles featuring the Superfeet shape, helping millions of people worldwide experience unparalleled comfort, pain relief, and performance. Through the latest advancements in 3D-printing technology, Superfeet is breaking down barriers associated with custom products by providing easier access to state-of-the-art personalized fit. Today, they remain true to the original mission of Superfeet – to create affordable orthotics for the general public – while weaving their vision, purpose, and core values into every decision they make. Superfeet is available at premier retailers such as REI, Dicks Sporting Goods, Fleet Feet, and numerous others. These high-quality insoles are sold globally, spanning regions like the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Japan, and the UK. Superfeet is owned by Westward Partners in partnership with Superfeet’s management team. Westward Partners is a Seattle-based private equity firm that invests in lower middle market organizations across a variety of industries based in the Pacific Northwest. Westward has owned Superfeet since June 2021, and with their investment has been a fundamental partner in the successful growth of the business. Congratulations to Superfeet, and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!

180one recently partnered with Les Schwab and is proud to announce the executive placement of a new Director of Risk Services! Founded in 1952 by Les Schwab, this organization has grown into among the largest independent tire retailers in the US with operations in 10 states, 500 locations and over 8,000 employees and a top service provider winning the 2021 Customer Satisfaction award in our category by JD Power. We continue to grow and innovate in both products and services, including through new store openings and geographic expansion. Les Schwab Tires offers a unique opportunity to support our growth as our new Director of Risk Services directly leading, and growing, our risk and safety organization. Congratulations to Les Schwab!

1 80one recently partnered with CDI and are proud to announce the executive placement of a new VP of Sales. If you’re in need of executive search services contact the top retained search firm in the pacific northwest, 180one. Custom Decorators, Inc. (CDI) is the premiere in-home design and installation service for major retailers in North America, specializing in custom-made window blinds, shutters, and drapery. Our professional designers and installers across the U.S. and Canada provide homeowners with expert guidance, the highest quality products, and professional installation. We manage all aspects of our clients' projects from the creative concept through the ordering process and installation. For over 25 years, our innovation, expertise, and value have offered the ideal shop at home solutions for our clients' window fashion needs.

180one recently partnered with BASCO and are proud to announce the executive placement of a new President. If you’re in need of executive search services contact the top retained search firm in the pacific northwest 180one.  Our Company was founded by the Cronin family of Portland, Oregon who have been in business in the Pacific Northwest since 1878. Now a fifth-generation family-operated business, BASCO Appliances is Oregon’s premiere appliance retailer. BASCO has two showrooms, one located in the heart of Portland’s Pearl District, and one located in Lake Oswego, along with an Outlet Store. Each showroom features over a dozen live kitchen appliance displays where customers can inspect all of the working features. We carry over 60 brands including Viking, Thermador, Dacor, Miele and much more, plus BASCO is Oregon’s largest Wolf-Sub Zero-Cove dealer with many models currently on display in our showrooms. BASCO is the choice for homeowners undergoing a remodel, and for the building community serving the upper end markets.

180on e recently partnered with Leatherman to help them identify and select a new Senior Director of Product Development. Check back soon for more details! About the Company We invented our category, and we make what we sell. We employ over 550 people in Portland, OR where we are headquartered, and where we also manufacture, package, and ship all our products from. We buy steel from Ohio, bring it to the east end of our building, and then ship our tools to 80 countries around the world, from the west end of our building. We create products that prepare you for the expected and the unexpected and unlock your potential to empower you to be part of your own epic tale of triumph. We facilitate epic tales of triumph not only through our products, but also through resulting relationships, careers, community, and social responsibility – environment, fair trade, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. LTG Guiding principles: Dominate multi-tools (in product excellence and revenue) Make what we sell (in Portland, OR) Privately held – in the Leatherman family (debt free) A great place to work for committed employees Leatherman’s Manifesto: We believe we are here to empower people for whatever life throws their way. Regardless of who you are, we believe that with the right tools in hand, anyone can achieve greatness. We believe we can make significant contributions to the world through innovation, so we value perseverance in our work and ingenious design in our products. We believe in growing and supporting our most valuable asset – our employees. That’s why we believe in integrity and authentic collaboration, which instills trust in one another and allows us to create global solutions that our competitors cannot copy. We believe in self-honesty and humility, which fuels change and growth from our failures. And when we reflect these values, we believe we’re building a thriving culture that celebrates diversity promoted personal and professional growth, develops respect for one another, and cultivates a community that can solve any problem. About the Opportunity In direct support of LTG growth goals the organization has added a new role, Senior Director of Product, reporting directly into the CEO and a participant on the organization’s senior leadership team. In addition to standing up a new internal strategic product function, this position will be responsible for the design, implementation, and leadership of comprehensive product line strategies for targeted industries, including identification of opportunities, market needs, product roadmap, product solutions, market potential and sales potential. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is energized by: Articulating opportunities and insights that we can act on gathered through research, consumer testing and observations. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts for opportunity identification, definition, and prioritization. Serving as the global expert of targeted industries, maintaining current knowledge of Leatherman’s consumers, markets, and competition. Leading innovation that is both relevant to and supportive of our brand values. Developing strategies for product, pricing, market entry, and management of products in the NPD Process from Strategy through Post-Launch evaluation to meet corporate objectives for revenue, profit, and brand. This new addition represents a critical investment in LTG’s strategic growth plan. Come make an impact with a premium brand, category inventor and dominate leader. Essential Functions It is essential for all employees to adhere to Company policies. Applies business acumen to maximize the units sold, revenue and profit from our existing categories while supporting our brand values. Identifies and prioritizes consumers segments that we should target for new products. Identifies consumer needs that are valuable and relevant and feasible to address with our resources. Articulates consumer needs in a way that enables our design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to be able to innovate solutions. Develop and lead the product line strategy for targeted industries including price positioning and product development in market segments and channels. Successfully implement product plans to achieve industry objectives and strategies. Develop and implement market segmentation strategies and plans. Lead the process for product ideation and opportunity identification. Works with cross-functional colleagues to anticipate and resolve priority challenges Lead the process for updating industry, channel, market data and trends. Develop preliminary budgets (at NPD milestones) for product plans including development resources. Evaluate product recommendation from existing and potential customer for product feasibility. Develop strategies to improve product position domestically and in global markets. Create pricing strategies to support targeted channels. Lead the Voice of Customer and Voice of Channel Partner process. Own the product life cycle and execute exit strategies. Develop and implement processes to assess and develop packaging that satisfies customer needs and corporate packaging strategies. Lead cross functional team(s) to develop channel and key customer promotions. Development of new product budget: including capital expenditures, marketing and sales expenditures required to execute product launch. Participate in the creation and adherence to the department budget. Leads, hires, and manages a team of professionals. This includes supervision, individual and team performance, and mentoring to ensure effective execution of individual and team responsibilities Participates as a member of the LTG senior leadership team. Competencies Strategic thinking engagement, involvement, and alignment. Defining how the role fits in and influences a positive business outcome. Builds trust, able to tie in and gain support at all levels, sees what is happening and accurately predicts and articulates what will happen. Teaches. Possesses curiosity and optimism. Respectful. Customer focus, creates value, present and always engaged Collaborates and provides leadership among our sr. leaders, a resource to accomplishing goals for company, team and individuals. Business acumen, ability to connect the decisions they make and tangible outcomes that support our Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles, and strategy. Confident & accountable for self, team to which they lead and belong. Articulate and able to inspire excitement and lead people to a vision. Passionate, skilled, and experienced in the role. Attracts top talent – Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs. Builds effective teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Cultivates innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Decision quality – Make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Drives vision and purpose – Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Ensures accountability – Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments. Global perspective – Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens. Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree required. MBA with marketing focus or related experience preferred. Ten or more years of progressively responsible product marketing and project management experience preferred. Strong track record of leadership and the ability to attract, develop and retain talent High level of analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining work processes Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects Ability to build collaborative partnerships cross-functionally Ability to deal with ambiguity and be comfortable in a situation that is not always well defined or changes frequently Good communication skills, a professional attitude, and enthusiasm for one’s work are all prerequisites for this position. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively. Work independently and possess a high level of self-motivation and initiative. Leatherman Tool Group Inc. believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. Interested in learning more? 180one is a retained search firm engaged by Leatherman to conduct this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Tom Haley at 180one at: tom@180one.com .

180one congratulates Les Schwab on the recent appointment of Robert Young as their new Director of Pricing. Founded in 1952 by Les Schwab, this organization has grown into among the largest independent tire retailers in the US with operations in 10 states, 500 locations and over 7,000 employees. We continue to grow and innovate in both products and services, and Les Schwab Tires offers a unique opportunity to help us bring more value to our customers and create growth for the company through the addition of this new Director of Pricing to our corporate team. Robert is an experienced Pricing Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. He is a strong media and communication professional with a MBA degree focused in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Walsh University. Robert brings over 20 years of experience to the Les Schwab team, having spent his career thus far working his way up at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. 180one enjoyed partnering with Les Schwab on this critical role, and we wish Robert all the best in his new role!

180one recently partnered with Columbia Sportswear Company to conduct a search for a new Director of North America Finance. Check back soon for more details! The Company As a leader in the global active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment industry, Columbia Sportswear Company has assembled a portfolio of brands dedicated to connecting active people with their passions. In addition to the Columbia brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hardwear, SOREL and prAna brands. Founded in 1938 as a small hat company in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company today has grown into an industry icon with almost $3 billion in annual sales. As a global company, its brands are now sold in approximately 90 countries. Former Chairman Gert Boyle was at the helm for nearly 50 years, and her “Tough Mother” persona helped Columbia grow into the global sportswear brand it is today. Back in 1938, Gert’s parents were immigrants who fled Nazi Germany and settled in Portland, where they purchased a small hat manufacturer, naming it the Columbia Hat Company after one of their new home’s iconic rivers. This humble beginning marked a newfound freedom and a fresh start for the family. The business eventually passed from Gert’s father to her husband Neal, and then to Gert herself when she went from housewife to executive overnight after Neal’s sudden passing in 1970. Today, Gert’s son Tim Boyle is Columbia Sportswear Company’s longtime President and CEO, and her grandson Joe Boyle serves as Columbia Brand President. Still based in Portland, Oregon, the company is dedicated to making no-nonsense apparel, footwear and accessories to keep consumers warm, dry, cool and protected — no matter what. Defined by its innovative gear, Pacific Northwest heritage, irreverent spirit and family business ethos, Columbia’s products continue to gain worldwide recognition, enabling them to unlock the outdoors for everyone.