New execs named at Cabela's
SIDNEY, Neb. Cabela’s has announced a series of executive promotions.
The six promoted executives are Patrick Snyder, Brian Linneman, Ralph Castner, Joseph Friebe, Charles Baldwin and Michael Copeland.
Patrick Snyder, formerly SVP of merchandising and marketing, has been promoted to EVP and chief marketing officer. Under Snyder’s leadership, the company is consolidating responsibility for its e-commerce and catalog businesses. He will continue his current responsibilities for market research/analysis, retail advertising, brand management and media relations.
Brian Linneman, formerly SVP global supply chain and operations, has been named EVP and chief merchandising officer. Linneman will be responsible for merchandising, planning, inventory, visual merchandising and strategic planning/process improvement.
Ralph Castner has been named EVP and CFO of Cabela’s and chairman of the board of World’s Foremost Bank. Previously VP and CFO, and chairman of the board of World’s Foremost Bank, the company’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Castner will continue his current responsibilities for finance, accounting, investor relations, tax, internal audit, legal, and risk management. He will also take on responsibilities for real estate, construction and facilities.
Joseph Friebe has been promoted to EVP of Cabela’s and president and CEO of World’s Foremost Bank. Previously VP, and president and CEO of World’s Foremost Bank, Friebe will continue to lead World’s Foremost Bank.
Charles Baldwin, formerly, VP and chief human resources officer, has been named EVP and chief administrative officer. Baldwin will continue his current responsibilities for human resources and take on responsibilities for information systems, call centers and the company’s outdoor adventures division.
Michael Copeland has been named EVP and COO. Previously VP of retail operations, Copeland will continue his responsibilities for retail operations in the United States, as well as asset protection, and will take on responsibilities for operations in Canada.