Nebraska Book Company Announces New Retail Division Leader

LINCOLN, Neb., April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Nebraska Book Company announced today that Steven A. Clemente will join Nebraska Book Company as senior vice president of the company's retail division.  Clemente will succeed Rob Rupe due to his retirement and assume leadership responsibly of the Company's more than 275 retail store operations.

Barry S. Major, President and Chief Operating Officer, Nebraska Book Company, said:  "I would like to express my deep appreciation to Rob Rupe.  Under his leadership, our Company has grown from managing approximately 100 bookstores to a national network of over 275 locations.  His strategic counsel and leadership have been instrumental in our growth."

The Company conducted a comprehensive search to find an ideal candidate.  It was critical to focus on the continued growth of the division by hiring an individual with strong retail expertise including extensive customer relationship management insight, hands-on operational experience and proven financial results.  Clemente quickly emerged as the ideal candidate.  

Major added: "We have a tremendous retail team and are pleased about the future opportunities Steve Clemente will provide the division. Target is a highly-respected national retailer.  Steve's extraordinary track record with Target coupled with his ability to deliver the financial results we have come to expect from the division provide a dynamic opportunity for our organization. Steve will continue to bring innovation, creativity and high energy to the Company while also providing fresh, new ideas to better serve our customers and grow this segment of our business."

Clemente will join Nebraska Book Company on April 26, 2010.

Biographical highlights on Steven A. Clemente, newly named senior vice president, retail division

Clemente is currently a group vice president at Target Stores where he has been employed since 1995.  He began at Target as an executive team leader/regional buyer and has worked his way up through the organization including district team leader in both Houston and Louisiana.  Today, Clemente oversees operations in excess of $2.5 billion annually.  Clemente has maintained an impressive record while at Target, including growth in revenue and profits while aggressively managing wages, shortages and turnover.  Clemente is an individual whose personal philosophy and values have enabled him to succeed while also inspiring and leading others. He holds a B.S. in Liberal Studies from the University of Central Florida and a Masters of Business Administration from Webster University.  

About Nebraska Book Company

Nebraska Book Company began in 1915 with a single bookstore near the University of Nebraska campus but now serves millions of students through its national network of over 275 stores.  Our Textbook Division serves more than 2,500 bookstores through the sale of nearly seven million textbooks, and our Complementary Services Division has installed more than 1,000 technology platforms and e-commerce sites.  Additional information about Nebraska Book Company can be found at the company's website: www.nebook.com.

SOURCE Nebraska Book Company