Mr. Gerber has over 30 years experience as a senior financia

l officer in the retail and
wholesale industries. He has worked at companies ranging in size from a single-location
retailer to a 1,000 unit nationwide chain. Mr. Gerber has experience at long established
companies, start up businesses and turn-around situations.
Prior to joining GCA, Mr. Gerber served as Chief Financial Officer of Century Harley-
Davidson in Medina, Ohio. He has also served as Senior Vice-President and Controller
of Joann Stores, Inc. (fabric and craft retailer), Chief Financial Officer of Shoe
Corporation of America, Inc. (shoe retailer), Chief Financial Officer of Rentwise (rentto-
own retailer), and Chief Financial Officer of The Millcraft Paper Company (paper
wholesaler).
Mr. Gerber graduated in 1974 from Cleveland State University received a bachelor's
degree with a major in accounting.