Bruce Thorn
Chief Executive Officer at BIG LOTS, INC.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Bruce K.
Thorn is currently the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Big Lots, Inc. and an Independent Director at Caleres, Inc. He is also a Director at Nationwide Children's Hospital and The National Veterans Memorial & Museum.
Previously, he worked as a Senior Director-Global Engineering Services at Gap, Inc., Chief Operating Officer at LESCO, Inc., EVP-Store Operations, Services & Supply Chain at PetSmart LLC, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at The Men's Wearhouse LLC, and President, Chief Operating Officer & EVP at Tailored Brands, Inc. He also worked as a Principal at Cintas Corp.
and The United States Army (District of Columbia).
Mr. Thorn holds an undergraduate degree from the US Military Academy and an MBA degree from the University of Cincinnati (Ohio).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BIG LOTS, INC.
3.77% | 2024-03-24 | 1,101,471 ( 3.77% ) | 5 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
CALERES, INC.
0.02% | 2023-06-04 | 7,756 ( 0.02% ) | 318 229 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Bruce Thorn active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BIG LOTS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-09-29 |
| CALERES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-03-09 |
Nationwide Children's Hospital
 Nationwide Children's Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Nationwide Children's Hospital engages in the provision of pediatric health care services. It specializes in otolaryngology services; gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition; hematology, oncology, and blood and marrow transplant; neurology, and sports medicine. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
| The National Veterans Memorial & Museum | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Bruce Thorn
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TAILORED BRANDS, INC. | President | 2018-08-30 |
| TAILORED BRANDS, INC. | Chief Operating Officer | 2016-12-31 |
| PETSMART, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2015-03-30 |
LESCO, Inc.
 LESCO, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries LESCO, Inc. distributes turf and lawn care products. The company customers include golf courses, athletic fields, and professional lawn care companies that maintain landscapes around apartments, office complexes, government buildings, cemeteries and private homes. The company mission is to be the sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution services leader for the professional green and pest control industries | Chief Operating Officer | 2007-05-08 |
| THE GAP, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-12-31 |
Training of Bruce Thorn
| US Military Academy | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Cincinnati (Ohio) | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| CINTAS CORPORATION | Consumer Services |
| THE GAP, INC. | Retail Trade |
| CALERES, INC. | Retail Trade |
| BIG LOTS, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
LESCO, Inc.
LESCO, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries LESCO, Inc. distributes turf and lawn care products. The company customers include golf courses, athletic fields, and professional lawn care companies that maintain landscapes around apartments, office complexes, government buildings, cemeteries and private homes. The company mission is to be the sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution services leader for the professional green and pest control industries | Process Industries |
PetSmart LLC
 PetSmart LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade PetSmart, Inc. owns and operates retail pet product stores. Its services include pet grooming, petshotel, doggie day camp, dog training, veterinary care, and adoption services. It offers canned food, science food, litter, treats, supplements, dog toys, dog pads, aquariums, and flea and tick products. The company was founded by Jim Dougherty and Janice Dougherty in 1986 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Retail Trade |
The Men's Wearhouse LLC
 The Men's Wearhouse LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade The Men's Wearhouse LLC engages in the retail of men's suits. It offers port coats, shirts, pants, sweaters, outwear, shoes, accessories, and tuxedo rental. The company was founded by George A. Zimmer in 1973 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Retail Trade |
| The United States Army (District of Columbia) | Government |
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Nationwide Children's Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Nationwide Children's Hospital engages in the provision of pediatric health care services. It specializes in otolaryngology services; gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition; hematology, oncology, and blood and marrow transplant; neurology, and sports medicine. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Health Services |
Tailored Brands, Inc.
 Tailored Brands, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Tailored Brands, Inc. engages in the retail of men's suits and the provision of tuxedo rental in the United States and Canada. It offers a selection of suits, sport coats, furnishings and accessories. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Retail Trade |
| The National Veterans Memorial & Museum |
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