Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> April 14, 2002

Jerry Shore – Fred’s Inc (fred)

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. Profile
TWST: Could we get started with a brief overview of the history and

evolution of the company?

Mr. Shore: The company was founded in 1947 and today we have

approximately 390 stores. We're