Hoffman Estates, IL, October 13, 2005--Sears has named Teresa Byrd, 56, to the post of senior vice president and general manager, The Great Indoors (TGI), effective immediately.
In her new role, Byrd will oversee store operations, merchandising and marketing for TGI and report directly to William C. Crowley, executive vice president and chief financial and administrative officer of Sears Holdings Corporation.
Byrd previously served as regional vice president in Sears' full-line stores organization and most recently as the senior vice president and general merchandise manager for Sears Essentials and Sears Grand.
"Teresa's leadership skills, merchandising knowledge and store operations experience are vital assets for driving the future success of The Great Indoors," Crowley said.
Byrd joined Sears in 1996 after a 25-year career with Foley's, a division of the May Company, where she held a number of field and corporate positions. She is a graduate of the University of Houston.
