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Management ChangeMay 6, 2026, 10:19 AM

Winmark Appoints Stephanie Hoppe to Board; Barbetta to Depart

AI Summary

Winmark Corporation announced governance changes, including the appointment of Stephanie S. Hoppe to its Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2026. Ms. Hoppe brings over 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience and will serve on the Compensation and Nominating Committees. Concurrently, Lawrence A. Barbetta will not seek re-election at the April 2027 Annual Meeting due to independent director term limits, having served since 2012.

Key Highlights

  • Lawrence A. Barbetta will not stand for re-election at the April 2027 Annual Meeting due to independent director term limits.
  • Mr. Barbetta has served on Winmark's Board since 2012 and is a member of the Audit Committee.
  • The Board increased the number of authorized directors from seven to eight, effective May 5, 2026.
  • Stephanie S. Hoppe was elected to Winmark's Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2026.
  • Ms. Hoppe received an option to purchase 3,400 shares of the Company's Common Stock.
  • Ms. Hoppe brings over 20 years of senior marketing and brand leadership experience.
  • She will serve on the Compensation and Nominating Committees.