Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today promotions in its human resources, legal, merchandising, logistics and information technology areas.

Maureen K. Ausura was promoted to executive vice president of human resources, having served as senior vice president in the same capacity since joining the company in 2005. She oversees all aspects of human resources, including employee recruitment and benefits for Lowe's approximately 238,000 employees in North America. Ausura has more than 25 years of human resources experience.

Gaither M. Keener has been promoted to executive vice president, general counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer, having served as senior vice president in the same capacity since 2006. He began his career at Lowe's in 1985. Keener directs and determines all legal and compliance matters for the company and its subsidiaries.

Both positions will continue reporting to Robert A. Niblock, Chairman and CEO.

Troy J. Dally has been promoted to senior vice president and general merchandising manager-hardlines/building products, a position held previously by Robert J. Gfeller Jr., who was recently promoted to executive vice president of merchandising. Dally joined Lowe's in 1999 and has served as merchandising vice president of millwork for nearly five years following seven years in other areas of the building materials division. He has nearly 20 years of home improvement experience.

William L. (Leroy) Allen has been promoted to senior vice president of logistics, replacing Rick D. Damron, who was recently promoted to executive vice president of store operations. Allen joined Lowe's in 2003 as vice president of logistics flow and support and served more recently in the corporate supply chain organization as vice president of logistics planning and forecasting.

Everett B. (Britt) Dayton has been promoted to senior vice president of IT business management, after previously serving in store operations support as vice president of store delivery fleet operations. In his new role, he will work across Lowe's business areas on IT strategy, architecture, program management and prioritization to ensure successful delivery of technology to support the company's business objectives. Prior to joining Lowe's in 2003, Dayton worked for more than 20 years in retail supply chain development and information systems.

?These individuals have all excelled in their roles,? said Robert A. Niblock, chairman and CEO. ?Their leadership, hard work and expertise in their respective areas have been instrumental in the success of our company and they are well positioned to lead their teams and the organization as Lowe's moves forward.?

With fiscal year 2009 sales of $47.2 billion, Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a FORTUNE® 50 company that serves approximately 15 million customers a week at more than 1,725 home improvement stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's is the second-largest home improvement retailer in the world. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

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