Biography

EXPERIENCE

Ms. Gove is the founder of Excelsior Advisors, LLC, a retail consulting and advisory firm, where she has advised clients on key issues impacting the retail industry since 2014. She served as a Senior Advisor for Alvarez & Marsal, a global professional services firm, from March 2017 to March 2019. Prior to her consulting career, Ms. Gove spent more than 30 years in the retail industry where she served in senior financial, operating and strategic roles, leading to her positions as President and Chief Executive Officer of Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. and Chief Operating Officer of Zale Corporation. In addition, Ms. Gove has served on various public company boards within the retail industry, providing significant leadership experience and diverse perspectives to our Board.

EDUCATION

• BBA, Accounting, University of Texas at Austin

PUBLIC BOARD MEMBERSHIPS

• Conn's, Inc.
• IAA, Inc.