Stein Mart promotes two execs to new role of president

Jacksonville, Fla. – The board of directors of Stein Mart Inc. has created the office of the president and have appointed D. Hunt Hawkins and Brian R. Morrow to share that office. Both will continue to report to Jay Stein, CEO.



Hawkins joined the company in 1994 as senior VP, HR. and has served as executive VP/COO in 2011. Morrow joined the company in 2010 as executive VP/chief merchandising officer. Prior to joining the company, Morrow served as senior VP/general merchandising manager with Macy's North/Marshall Field's from February 2005 to May 2008.



"Hunt and Brian have made significant contributions in the success of the Company," said Stein. "Their promotions are a testament to their leadership that has built a team that has produced seven consecutive quarters of comp store gains, a dramatic departure from the achievements of past management, and reflect the confidence the board and I have in them."