Dollar General names key execs to new roles
Top row, from left: Jeff Harpole, VP, transportation; Mike Kindy, SVP, global supply chain; Steve Jacobson, SVP, global sourcing options
Bottom row, from left: Cindy Long, SVP, general merchandise manager; Carol Nakauchi, VP, division merchandise manager.
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — On the heels of opening its 12,000th store, Dollar General has named five executives to key leadership positions within its merchandising and supply chain organizations.
The company announced internal promotions in both its merchandising and global supply chain functions as the company enhances its management team. The following promotions are effective immediately:
Cindy Long has been promoted to SVP, general merchandise manager with responsibility for the Apparel and Home categories. Long has been with Dollar General since 2011. Prior to joining Dollar General, Long served in leadership roles with Sears, Burlington Coat Factory, Gabriel Brothers and Family Dollar. She graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in textiles and clothing.
Carol Nakauchi has been promoted to VP, division merchandise manager, responsible for Home, which includes domestics, housewares and home décor. Nakauchi has been with Dollar General since 2010. Her experience prior to Dollar General includes roles of increasing responsibility with Longs, Britanne, Cost Plus World Market, Discovery Channel Retail, Natural Wonders and Gymboree. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in marketing.
Steve Jacobson has been promoted to SVP, global sourcing operations, with responsibility for enhancing the company’s global sourcing footprint. Jacobsen has been with Dollar General since 2009. Prior to joining Dollar General, he served in leadership roles with Outdoor Living Plus, K-Mart, Rite-Aid and Big V.
Mike Kindy has been promoted to SVP, global supply chain with responsibility for Transportation as well as Inventory and Demand Management, Demand Planning and Supply Chain Solutions. Kindy has been with Dollar General since 2007. Prior to joining Dollar General he held supply chain management positions with Conagra, Safeway and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Kindy holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Washington.
Jeff Harpole has been promoted to VP, Transportation with responsibility for trucking and global supply chain logistics. Harpole has been with Dollar General since 2007. Prior to joining Dollar General, Harpole served in transportation and client management roles for Schneider National.
With more than 12,000 stores in 43 states, Dollar General has more retail locations than any retailer in America.