Gander Mountain president steps down
Mark Baker has stepped down as president, chief executive officer and board member at outdoor apparel and equipment provider Gander Mountain Company. He is to become president and chief operating officer of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. Mr Baker has agreed to remain as an employee during a transition period ending on September 30.
Chairman of the board, David Pratt, has been named chief executive officer on an interim basis. Mr Pratt has been a director of the company since August 2005 and has nearly 40 years of leadership experience.
The board will begin a search for a new chief executive officer immediately.
"Mark's leadership enabled rapid growth in Gander Mountain's store count and our development into a multi-channel retailer and we are thankful for his leadership of the company. We are fortunate to have an executive with David Pratt's experience to lead the company as we search for a permanent chief executive officer to execute our strategic plan," says Ronald Erickson, vice chairman of the board of directors.
