Mr. Paul Bundonis has been the Chief Stores Officer of Bear of Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. since January, 2011 where he is responsible for North American stores and global operations support. He joined Build-A-Bear in May 2006 as Managing Director of the western region and later served as Managing Director of the central region. Previously Bundonis served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Olly Shoes from 2003 to 2006. From 2000 to 2003, Mr. Bundonis served as Director Store Operations Planning and Development of Express (Limited Brands). From 1998 to 2000, he served as Vice President Merchandise Planning and Replenishment of Zany Brainy Inc. From 1990 to 1998 Bundonis held various operations positions with Eddie Bauer Inc. including Vice President of Store Operations. Mr. Bundonis began his career as an executive trainee with Macy’s Bambergers division (1983 to 1990), last serving as District Manager for the start-up of Macy’s Specialty Stores (Charter Club and Aeropostale stores).