Mr. Alexander joined PCA in November 2005 as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Alexander was previously President and Chief Operating Officer of North Carolina-based Family Dollar Stores, a discount store chain operating more than 5,900 stores in 44 States and the District of Columbia. At Family Dollar, where he served in a number of capacities over 10 years, Mr. Alexander was most recently responsible for all aspects of store operations, real estate, inventory management and supply chain and distribution. In addition, he contributed heavily to overall strategy and corporate development. The majority of Family Dollar's 34,000 associates reported up through Mr. Alexander's management organization. Prior to his association with Family Dollar, Mr. Alexander served in a variety of executive capacities with CSK Auto, Inc., Best Products Company, Inc. and Service Merchandise Company, Inc. |