Mr. Huckins has served as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since January 2025. Mr. Huckins served as our Chief Financial Officer from November 2023 to January 2025. Prior to joining the Company in October 2023, Mr. Huckins served as the CFO of SunOpta, Inc. from 2019 to October 2023. Mr. Huckins previously served as CFO of Claire’s Stores Inc. from 2016 to 2019. Prior to Claire’s, Mr. Huckins was with Sears Holdings from 2012 to 2016 where he served in the roles of Vice President, Treasurer and as President, Sears Reinsurance Company, Ltd., a captive insurance company operating in Bermuda. Mr. Huckins also served as Vice President, Treasury, Tax and Investor Relations at RCS Holdings, Inc. from 2010 to 2012. He formerly served as Principal at Pioneer Advisors from 2008 to 2009. From 2001 to 2008, Mr. Huckins served in senior leadership roles at Koch Industries Inc. and affiliated companies, including as President & CEO of Koch Financial Products, LLC, CFO of the Capital Markets Division, Treasurer of Koch Industries Inc., and CFO of KoSa B.V. Mr. Huckins holds a B.S. in Finance from Arizona State University and earned a Master of Management, with concentrations in Finance and Management Strategy, from Northwestern University, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
Mr. Huckins brings to the Board valuable perspective and insight with respect to the business, industry, challenges, and opportunities as a result of his years serving as the senior executive officer of various organizations. Mr. Huckins also represents management’s perspective on important matters to the Board.