PBR Friday's presents CEO of the PBR JIM HAWORTH

Jim Haworth is in his first year as Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Bull Riders, reporting to the PBR Board of Directors. He leads the day-to-day business of the PBR with oversight of all departments, including operations, finance, marketing, and competition. Haworth brings almost 30 years of experience in the leadership and implementation of retail operations, merchandising solutions, strategic planning, financial restructuring, information technology and tactical marketing. He joins the PBR after serving in a variety of senior executive positions at leading companies, including most recently Executive Vice President, President of Retail Services and the Transformation Officer for Sears Holding Corporation and its Sears and Kmart units. He previously was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Wal-Mart Stores, Executive Vice President of Operations for Sam’s Club and Chairman, and President & CEO of China’s Lotus Supercenters.