Steve Lawrence has served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Academy Sports and Outdoors since June 2023, having joined the Company in February 2019 as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer. He brings over 35 years of retail experience, previously serving as President and CEO of francesca's, as Chief Merchandising Officer at Stage Stores, and in merchandising leadership roles at J.C. Penney and Foley's/May Co.