Jerry A. Shore

JERRY A. SHORE joined Fred’s, Inc., in April 2000 as Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the
company, Mr. Shore was employed by Wang’s International, a major
importing and wholesale distribution company as Chief Financial
Officer from 1989 to 2000, and in various financial management
capacities with IPS Corp. and Caterpillar, Inc., from 1975 to
1989.