Board of Directors

John Reed co-founded Arhaus in 1986 and has served on the board of directors of Arhaus, LLC since its formation in December 2013, and served as our Chief Executive Officer from January 1997 through December 2015 and February 2017 through present. We believe Mr. Reed is qualified serve on our board of directors because of, among other things, his extensive knowledge and experience with the business and his role as our Founder and Chief Executive Officer.

Albert Adams has served as a member of our board since July 2021, on the board of directors of Arhaus, LLC since 2014, and joined the board of directors of the predecessor of Arhaus, LLC in 2001. Mr. Adams joined Baker & Hostetler LLP in 1977, became a partner in 1984 and served as a member of its governing body between 1993 to 2014. Mr. Adams’ practice is in the business and corporate areas, with special emphasis on the structuring and financial aspects of business transactions. Mr. Adams has served as a director of numerous private businesses and six public companies. He also has been a board member or trustee of a number of community and charitable organizations, including the Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Center for Families and Children, the Greater Cleveland Roundtable, the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, the Corporate College (a division of Cuyahoga Community College), the Western Reserve Historical Society, Learning Disability Associates and the Karamu Playhouse. We believe Mr. Adams is qualified to serve on our board of directors because of his combination of legal and business skills, and his extensive experience in advising public and private companies in various capacities, including with respect to capital markets activity, business combinations and corporate governance.

Bill Beargie has served as a member of our board since November 2021, served as a member of the board of directors of Arhaus, LLC since 2014, and joined the board of directors of the predecessor of Arhaus, LLC in 2001. Mr. Beargie has been a CPA for Card, Palmer, Sibbison & Co since 2015. Mr. Beargie was Chief Financial Officer and Administrative Vice President of Arhaus from 1987 to 1997. We believe Mr. Beargie is qualified to serve on our board of directors because of his extensive experience in accounting and finance and his familiarity with the Company as its former Chief Financial Officer.

Stuart Burgdoerfer has served as a member of our board since June 2024. Mr. Burgdoerfer currently serves on the board of directors of The Progressive Corporation as chair of its Audit Committee and a member of its Technology Committee. Prior to his retirement, he was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of L Brands, Inc. from April 2007 through August 2021, and served from May 2020 through February 2021 as Interim Chief Executive Officer of L Brand’s subsidiary Victoria’s Secret (VS NewCo). Mr. Burgdoerfer’s experience includes work as a CPA at Deloitte, as a management consultant and in financial leadership roles at PepsiCo/YUM Brands subsidiary Pizza Hut, and as a Senior Vice President of Finance at The Home Depot. Mr. Burgdoerfer also served as a member of the board of Galyan’s Trading Company, which shares were listed on NASDAQ until the Company was acquired by Dick’s Sporting Goods in 2004, and the Spelman College Board of Trustees. We believe Mr. Burgdoerfer is qualified to serve on our board of directors because his substantial experience in leadership roles as a financial professional and senior executive enhances the board’s financial expertise.

Alexis DePree has served as a member of our board since March 2023. Ms. DePree has served as Chief Operating Officer of Nordstrom, Inc. (Nordstrom) since May 2024. Prior to that, Ms. DePree served as Chief Supply Chain Officer since January 2020, when she joined Nordstrom. Ms. DePree previously served as Vice President of Americas sort centers at Amazon.com, Inc. from 2018 to 2020, and as Amazon’s Vice President of global supply chain operations from 2016 to 2018. From 2007 to 2016, she held executive positions with increasing responsibility at Target Corporation, prior to which she was employed at Dell Technologies Inc. in various leadership positions from 2001 to 2005. We believe Ms. DePree is qualified to serve on our Board of Directors because of her significant supply chain and operational experience in the retail industry.

Rick Doody has served as a member of our board since November 2021 and served as a member of the board of directors of Arhaus, LLC since January 2014. Mr. Doody was the Chairman and Founder of Bravo/Brio Restaurant Group (BBRG) and served as CEO and then its chairman from 1992 until it sold in 2018. Mr. Doody owns six restaurant concepts in the Cleveland area: Cedar Creek Grille, 17 River Grille, Lindey’s Lake House, Jojo's Bar and Bar Italia. Mr. Doody is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), and serves on the boards of University Hospital’s Ahuja Medical Center, Lindey’s, Stella Maris Rehabilitation Center, and the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland. We believe Mr. Doody is qualified to serve on our board of directors because of his substantial management, operational and entrepreneurial experience with a number of restaurant concepts.

Andrea Hyde has served as a member of our board since November 2021 and served as a member of the board of directors of Arhaus, LLC since January 2018. Ms. Hyde is the founder and President of Hyde & Chic Inc., a business growth strategy consulting firm. Prior to founding Hyde & Chic Inc. in January 2018, Ms. Hyde was Chief Executive Officer of Draper James from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her role at Draper James, Ms. Hyde was President of Burch Creative Capital, President & Chief Executive Officer of French Connection USA, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications at Kenneth Cole Productions, and held various other marketing related roles. We believe Ms. Hyde is qualified to serve on our board of directors because of her extensive experience in managing, marketing and branding lifestyle retail concepts and her knowledge of multi-channel platforms.

John Kyees has served as a member of our board since November 2021 and served as a member of the board of directors of Arhaus, LLC since November 2011. Mr. Kyees has held the Chief Financial Officer role at the following retailers: Urban Outfitters, Inc. from 2003 to 2010, bebe Stores, Inc. from 2002 to 2003, Skinmarket from 2000 to 2002, Ashley Stewart from 1997 to 2002, Express (Division of the Limited) from 1984 to 1997, and Chas. A. Stevens (Division of Hartmarx) from 1982 to 1984. Mr. Kyees previously served as lead independent director and chairman of the audit committee of Vera Bradley and as chairman and a director of Destination XL Group, Inc. We believe Mr. Kyees is qualified to serve on our board of directors because of his extensive executive-level retail experience having served as Chief Financial Officer for several prominent retailers.

Gary Lewis has served as a member of our board since November 2021, served as a member of the board of directors of Arhaus, LLC since January 2014 and joined the board of directors of the predecessor to Arhaus, LLC in September 2013. Mr. Lewis has been a principal at GLA Real Estate since 2013. Prior to his role at GLA Real Estate, Mr. Lewis was Senior Executive Vice President and President of the Mall Leasing Division at Simon Property Group from 1986 to 2013. Mr. Lewis also guest teaches in the Ring Distinguished Speakers series in the Bergstrom Center for Real Estate in the Warrington College of Business Administration at the University of Florida, and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). We believe Mr. Lewis is qualified to serve on our board of directors because of his substantial experience in retail real estate, including the representation of landlords and tenants in lease negotiations, and experience leading and overseeing new construction, renovations and expansions of retail and mixed-use projects.

Mr. Desai has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Technology Officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (a leading omnichannel specialty retailer) since July 2021. Prior to that, he served in various leadership positions at Equinox Group (a luxury fitness company), including as Chief Technology Officer from April 2016 to June 2021, Vice President, Technology from April 2013 to April 2016, Senior Director, Technology from April 2011 to April 2013, and Director, Technology from October 2005 to April 2011. Mr. Desai previously served as Director of Technology at Intertex Apparel Group from 2002 to 2005. We believe Mr. Desai is qualified to serve on our Board of Directors because of his significant digital and technology expertise and his leadership in the retail industry.