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Home Hardware Announces Changes to who has retired from the position, but miles to be redeemed for a round trip of
Management Team remains with the company. choice and two Panasonic big screen TVs.

On December 17th, Home Hardware “Sherri has been a valuable member of This is the final sweepstakes in the
Stores Limited announced the retirement of the Home team as the Retail Education & 50th anniversary sweepstakes for Home
Eric Konecsni, V-P Operations. Eric retired Communication Assistant Manager,” said Hardware Stores Limited. Having grown
at the end of December after 46 years of Davis. “She brings a depth of knowledge, from 122 stores in 1964 to over 1,060 stores
service. Home Hardware Stores Limited experience and leadership capabilities to this year, Home Hardware is recognized as
is pleased to announce that Dunc Wilson her new role. We thank Bill for his invaluable one of Canada's Best Managed Companies
has been appointed Acting Vice-President, contributions to the success of our Dealers and Best Corporate Culture.
Operations. as the Director, Dealer Support.”
"As we wrap up our 50th anniversary
“We thank Eric for his dedication and 50th Anniversary Celebrations Wrapped up celebrations, it seemed appropriate to
support over the years and wish him the by Giving New Car to Staff Member celebrate with our staff. Home Hardware
best in his well-deserved retirement,” said is only able to provide quality service and
Terry Davis, CEO, Home Hardware Stores Home Hardware Stores Limited support to our Dealer-Owners across Canada
Limited. “Dunc has proven leadership at employee, Paul Demeuleneare from with the help of our extraordinary staff who
Home Hardware as the Director, National Kitchener, received an extra gift for are dedicated to our mission of helping
Dealer Development and we look forward Christmas after winning a 2015 Toyota independent retailers succeed. I would like
to him providing direction to the Operations Corolla in the 50th Anniversary Staff to congratulate Paul on winning the 50th
Department at this time.” Sweepstakes on December 19th. Paul's Anniversary Sweepstakes Giveaway," said
Terry Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Home
Hardware Stores Limited.

Pictured Left: Left to right - Terry Davis, CEO;
Paul Demeuleneare, Kitchener Distribution
Centre (Toyota Winner); Stew Gingerich, VP,
Human Resources

goodfellow appointment

The Board of

Directors of

Home Hardware Stores Limited also name was drawn from more than 2,000 Goodfellow Inc.
announced that Dale MacPherson has corporate employee names that were
accepted the Senior Director, National automatically entered in the sweepstakes is pleased to
Retail Operations position, effective which celebrated Home Hardware Stores
immediately, and will be responsible for all Limited 50th anniversary. It was also an announce the
Retail Operations and Dealer Development opportunity to thank their staff for years
functions across Canada in addition to his of loyal service and support to their stores appointment of
existing responsibilities. across Canada.
Mr Denis Fraser as
“Dale brings many years of experience Home Hardware kicked off their 50th
in the Operations group to his new anniversary celebrations by giving away a President and Chief
appointment and we look forward to his Toyota Tundra to a Dealer-Owner at their
ongoing contributions and leadership,” said annual Spring Market; and, this summer, Executive Officer,
Davis. they awarded a Toyota Highlander to
a customer in their Scratch and Win effective December
Also announced within the Operations Sweepstakes. The 50th Anniversary Staff
group, Sherri Amos has accepted the Sweepstakes included a Toyota Corolla as a 1, 2014.
position of Director, Dealer Support effective grand prize, as well as two 50,000 Aeroplan
January 5, 2015. Sherri replaces Bill Ferguson Mr Fraser

has acquired extensive experience in the

distribution and manufacturing sectors.

Initial positions in manufacturing,

marketing, strategic planning and corporate

development have been supplemented by

a number of senior general management

roles.

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