TALENT ADVISERSTalent Advisers is a full service human resources consulting firm. Our consultants work with clients on people strategy, planning and problem solving. Talent Advisers help empower our clients to make confident and effective decisions that will impact their current and future talent requirements. We help your talent…THRIVE, GROW & add VALUEVisit Talent Advisers at: http://talentadvisers.com/MANAGING CONSULTANTValerie Reif is currently the Managing Consultant with Talent Advisers. As a business leader that specialized in Human Resources, she has the expertise to provide core directional recommendations that best move the talent and business toward future targets. Throughout her career Ms. Reif has developed expertise in the consumer goods industry, organizational change, along with designing and implementing transformational HR strategy aligned with business objectives. She led two companies through high growth periods and one through a significant restructuring. Specifically, she has deep expertise in the areas of talent strategies, leadership coaching, compensation, management improvement curriculum, operational processes and business development. She also has proficiency in supporting organizations through acquisitions, IPO process and SOX regulation compliance.Contact: vreif@talentadvisers.com 949.357.6472

Executive of the Year Orange County Chair 2020 - 2023Past President, NHRA-OC 2019 - 2022West Representative, NHRA National Board 2019 -2020President 2017 - 2019President Elect 2016 - 2017Communications Chair 2014 - 2016

BOOT BARNBoot Barn is the largest and fastest growing western and work wear retailer with over 200 store locations in 29 states and two ecommerce businesses; bootbarn.com a rewards based branded site and Sheplers.com a price competitive site. Boot Barn has seen tremendous growth over a two year period from $400M to $650M in revenue with a focus on opening stores in new markets, expansion of the ecomm business including an international presence, commercial accounts and same store sales.VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Led and designed the people strategies and Human Resources team that supported Boot Barn’s five year growth plan. During the first two years led the talent and HR aspects of an IPO, Second Offering, opening our Hong Kong Sourcing office and the Sheplers acquisition. Designed and promoted the advancement of a Boot Barn Culture of humility, results, accountability and continuous improvement. Steered an evolution of the Human Resources team from tactical to functional experts with the ability to scale for Boot Barn’s growth. Created cutting edge and best practices across the HR function. Developed and implemented talent strategies and management improvement curriculum.

ASICSThe ASICS America Region includes ASICS United States, it’s fully owned subsidiaries of Brazil, Canada and Mexico along with several distributorship businesses throughout Latin America. REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIONReported to the Chief Executive Officer, served as a member of the Leadership Team and managed the regional functions of strategy, human resources, facilities , compliance and procurement. Implemented and managed key strategic projects or initiatives along with new business development initiatives throughout the ASICS America Region. Led the short and long-term Strategic Planning processes; managed strategic planning and execution for the Human Resources and Facilities functional business units. Facilitated each country’s leadership team in the development and alignment of organizational structures, resources and administrative requirements to business objectives and growth projections. Manage facilities design and construction projects of substantial scope and complexity. Developed and oversaw administration of ASICS America’s annual manpower operating budgets; planning, implementation and allocation of regional resources. Focused on alignment of processes, procedures, and/or standards across the Region with the mission, values, goals, objectives and initiatives of the organization.

ASICS In 1949, Mr. Kihachiro Onitsuka began his athletic footwear company (Onitsuka Co., Ltd.) by manufacturing basketball shoes out of his living room in Kobe, Japan. He chose the name ASICS for his company in 1977, based on a famous Latin phrase “Anima Sana In Corpore Sano”, which when translated expresses the ancient ideal of “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body.” Taking the acronym of this phrase, ASICS was founded on the belief that the best way to create a healthy and happy lifestyle is to promote total health and fitness. ASICS products were introduced to the United States in 1977 and brought with them an incredible store of athletic performance and technical advancements, core philosophies that remain a foundation of the business. DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCESReported to the Chief Executive Officer, was a member of the Leadership Team and led the Human Resources function for the ASICS America Region. Functioned as a key business partner to the Leadership Team to drive towards $1.2B in sales by 2015 through the ASICS Growth Plan; launching the Retail division, Outlet division, the first global eCommerce site, rebranding and launching of the Onitsuka Tiger line, expansion throughout Latin America territories, growth of apparel and accessories business, introduction of new product/technologies and renewed focus in footwear categories. Served on ASICS Spirit, Compliance, IT, Philanthropic and 401K committees to provide leadership from bottom up and top down. Key objectives were to assess, plan, hire and develop the workforce to meet the business objectives; design and implement HR functional plan and programs from the ground up that ensured organizational stability, and guide Leadership Team through change and growth in order to reach the Growth Plan.