DENNIS B. TISHKOFF - Corporate Board Profile

BIG LOTS INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2010-04-13	Dennis B. Tishkoff is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Drew Shoe Corporation and the President of Tishkoff and Associates, Inc. Mr. Tishkoff’s extensive experience in senior management roles of other retailers and wholesalers, his experience with importing merchandise and his leadership skills led to the conclusion that he will continue to be a valuable member of the Board. Retainers and Fees for Mr. Tishkoff: $66,250; Restricted Stock Awards: $74,998; Charitable Donations: $10,000; Total: $151,248.
2011-04-12	Dennis B. Tishkoff is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Drew Shoe Corporation (footwear manufacturer, importer, exporter, retailer and wholesaler), and the President of Tishkoff and Associates, Inc. (retail consultant). Mr. Tishkoff previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Shoe Corporation of America (footwear retailer). Mr. Tishkoff’s extensive experience in senior management roles of other retailers and wholesalers, his experience with importing merchandise and his leadership skills led to the conclusion that he will continue to be a valuable member of the Board.
2012-04-10	Mr. Tishkoff (age 68) is a director since 1991, chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. He received total compensation of $217,250 in fiscal 2011.
2013-04-16	Dennis B. Tishkoff is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Drew Shoe Corporation (footwear manufacturer, importer, exporter, retailer and wholesaler), and the President of Tishkoff and Associates, Inc. (retail consultant). Mr. Tishkoff previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Shoe Corporation of America (footwear retailer). Mr. Tishkoffs extensive experience in senior management roles of other retailers and wholesalers, his experience with importing merchandise and his leadership skills led to the conclusion that he will continue to be a valuable member of the Board. The retainers and fees we paid to outside directors for fiscal 2012 consisted of: (1) an annual retainer of $45,000; (2) an additional annual retainer of $15,000 for the chair of the Audit Committee; (3) an additional annual retainer of $10,000 for the chairs of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating / Corporate Governance Committee; (4) $1,500 for each Board meeting attended in person; (5) $1,250 for each committee meeting attended in person; (6) $500 for each Board or committee meeting attended telephonically; and (7) the ability to nominate one or more charities to receive from us donations in the aggregate amount of up to $10,000 per outside director. In fiscal 2012, the members of the Search Committee each received a fee of $15,000 for their service, and the chair of the Search Committee received an additional fee of $10,000. No retainers or fees are paid in connection with a directors service on the Strategic Planning Committee. During fiscal 2012, Messrs. Berger, Chambers, Hayes, Kollat, Mallott, Solt, Tener and Tishkoff and Ms. Lauderback qualified as outside directors and, thus, received compensation for their Board service. Mr. Chambers was elected to our Board on May 23, 2012, and Mr. Kollat retired from our Board on the same day. Due to our employment of Mr. Fishman, he did not qualify as an outside director and did not receive compensation for his service as a director. The compensation received by Mr. Fishman as an employee is shown in the Summary Compensation Table included in this Proxy Statement. The following table summarizes the compensation earned by each outside director for his or her Board service in fiscal 2012. Mr. Tishkoff: $159,483.
2014-04-15	Dennis B. Tishkoff is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Drew Shoe Corporation (footwear manufacturer, importer, exporter, retailer and wholesaler), and the President of Tishkoff and Associates, Inc. (retail consultant). Mr. Tishkoff previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Shoe Corporation of America (footwear retailer). Mr. Tishkoff's extensive experience in senior management roles of other retailers and wholesalers, his experience with importing merchandise and his leadership skills led to the conclusion that he will continue to be a valuable member of the Board. Director Compensation Table for Fiscal 2013: Mr. Tishkoff received total compensation of $201,758.