Michael J. Newsome

MICHAEL J. NEWSOME joined Hibbett over 30 years ago as an outside
salesman and has served as the President and the Chief Operating Officer
of the Company since 1981. Throughout his career at Hibbett, Mr. Newsome
has held numerous positions including retail clerk, outside salesman to
schools, store manager, district manager, division manager, and
President. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Newsome worked in the
sporting goods retail business for six years.