Midvale-based outdoor specialty retailer Sportsman’s Warehouse has named Joseph P. Schneider as interim CEO. He replaces Jon Baker, who has retired in order to spend more time on personal interests. Schneider will continue in his current position as chair of the board. Barker will be available to advise the company for 30 days following his retirement to aid in an effective and smooth transition, the company said.
Sportsman’s Warehouse also announced the appointment of Martha Bejar as lead independent director and Erica Fortune as an independent director. The board has hired Egon Zehnder, a national executive search firm, to conduct a global search for Barker’s successor. The board said it intends to consider all qualified internal and external candidates.
“On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Jon for his years of commitment to Sportsman’s Warehouse,” said Schneider. “Jon played an integral role in implementing the company’s strategic vision including navigating the company through the pandemic and the unparalleled operational, financial and administrative hurdles that were caused by such unprecedented times. We wish Jon the best of luck.”
“The last six years have been an honor for me to work with such a talented team and be part of the incredible transformation and growth of our business,” said Barker. “Now is the right time for me to turn the page and focus my next chapter on personal interests. I look forward to watching the company continue to succeed.”
Schneider has served as a member of the board since April 2014 and as the chairman of the board since April 2019. From 2000 until 2012, Schneider served as president and CEO of LaCrosse Footwear Inc., a publicly traded footwear company, until its acquisition by ABC-Mart in August 2012. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northern Arizona University.