10 Dick's Sporting Goods executives
President and CEO, Executive Chairman and other senior leaders of Dick's Sporting Goods are among these ten Dick's Sporting Goods executives, who hold or have held C-suite, president and senior vice president roles there. A reader can learn how Dick's Sporting Goods' executives lead the company's businesses and functions from people who have held the roles.
Professionals to explore
Chad Kessler
LinkedInExperience: Executive Vice President - Apparel and Vertical Brands · DICK'S Sporting Goods
Chad Kessler has been Executive Vice President - Apparel and Vertical Brands at DICK'S Sporting Goods since January 2026, a role the highlight describes as leading buying teams for all athletic and outdoor apparel divisions. At Dick's they were also Executive Vice President - Vertical Brands (2022–2026), and the profile lists Global Brand President - American Eagle (AE) (2015–2021).
Ed Stack
LinkedInExperience: Executive Chairman · DICK'S Sporting Goods
Ed Stack has been Executive Chairman of DICK'S Sporting Goods since February 2021, and was Chairman and CEO there from 1984 to 2021. The highlight describes the current role as Executive Chairman and Chief Merchant, overseeing merchandising and leading several of the company's strategic growth initiatives.
Elizabeth Baran
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary · DICK'S Sporting Goods
Elizabeth Baran has been Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at DICK'S Sporting Goods since January 2024, and Secretary, The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation since 2011. At Dick's they were also Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary (2023–2024), Vice President, Associate General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary (2016–2023) and Senior Corporate Counsel (2011–2016).
Emily Silver
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing, E-commerce and Athlete Experience Officer · Dick's Sporting Goods
Emily Silver has been Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing, E-commerce and Athlete Experience Officer at Dick's Sporting Goods since September 2025, based in White Plains, New York. The profile also lists Senior Vice President at PepsiCo (2022–2025), and the highlight lists the Dick's role at the Executive level.
Jason Cherok
LinkedInExperience: Chief AI & Analytics Officer · DICK'S Sporting Goods
Jason Cherok has been Chief AI & Analytics Officer at DICK'S Sporting Goods since July 2026, based in Pittsburgh. At Dick's they were also Vice President of Product, Design & Analytics (2024–2026), and the profile lists Partner (2020–2024), Associate Partner (2018–2019) and Engagement Manager (2015–2017) at McKinsey & Company.
Julie Lodge-Jarrett
LinkedInExperience: Chief People, Purpose & Transformation Officer · DICK'S Sporting Goods
Julie Lodge-Jarrett has been Chief People, Purpose & Transformation Officer at DICK'S Sporting Goods since May 2025, with a profile headline that adds Executive Vice President to the title. At Dick's they were also Chief People & Purpose Officer (2021–2025) and Chief People Officer (2020–2021), and the profile lists President Board of Directors at Dick's Sporting Goods Teammate Relief Fund since 2022.
Lauren Hobart
LinkedInExperience: President and CEO; Member of Board of Directors · DICK'S Sporting Goods
Lauren Hobart has been President and CEO; Member of Board of Directors at DICK'S Sporting Goods since February 2021, based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. At Dick's they were also President DICK'S Sporting Goods; Member of Board of Directors (from 2017), EVP, Chief Marketing Officer; Chief Customer & Digital Officer (2015–2017) and SVP, Chief Marketing Officer (2011–2015).
Toni Roeller
LinkedInExperience: Executive Vice President, Store Experience & Design · DICK'S Sporting Goods
Toni Roeller has been Executive Vice President, Store Experience & Design at DICK'S Sporting Goods since April 2025, based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. At Dick's they were also Senior Vice President, In-Store Environment (2020–2025) and VP, Visual Merchandising (2014–2020), and the profile lists VP, In-Store Environment at The Home Depot (2010–2014).
Vincent Corno
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President Real Estate and Construction · DICK'S Sporting Goods
Vincent Corno has been Senior Vice President Real Estate and Construction at DICK'S Sporting Goods since November 2021, based in Chicago, and was Senior Vice President - Real Estate at Dick's from 2014 to 2016. The profile also lists Chief Executive Officer (2020–2021), Chief Operating Officer (2019–2020) and SVP Development (2018–2019) at Starwood Retail Partners.
Vlad Rak
LinkedInExperience: EVP & Chief Technology Officer · DICK'S Sporting Goods
Vlad Rak has been EVP & Chief Technology Officer at DICK'S Sporting Goods since April 2020, based in Pittsburgh. The profile also lists SVP, Chief Technology Officer at Merck (2019–2020), Vice President, Enterprise Architecture, Innovation, Platforms & Portfolio at Nike (2016–2019) and SVP & Chief Technology Officer at Wyndham Worldwide (2007–2011).
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