Sporting goods retailer makes executive moves

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. is losing a 46-year company veteran.



The retailer announced the retirement of Richard A. Johnson as executive VP. As part of the transition following Johnson’s retirement, Michael P. Marrone is being promoted to senior VP of store operations.



Marrone began his career with Big 5 in 1973 as a store sales associate. He held numerous leadership roles of increasing responsibility at the company, and was named VP of store operations in 2002.



The company also announced the promotions of Michael J. Shinagawa to VP and CIO, and Luke D. Thompson, VP, corporate counsel and assistant secretary, to the position of senior VP.



Big 5 operates 435 stores in the western United States.