Brook Harkless

VP / DMM Recreation & Front End at Academy

Brook Harkless has extensive experience in the retail and merchandising sector, currently serving as VP and DMM of Recreation & Front End at Academy Sports + Outdoors since May 2018. Previous roles include Sr. Manager of Merchandise Planning and Buyer for various recreation-related categories. Prior to Academy Sports + Outdoors, Brook Harkless held buyer positions at Carter's | OshKosh B'gosh and Sports Authority, focusing on eCommerce and water sports, among other categories. Early career experience includes roles at eBags, EXPRESS, and The Buckle. Brook Harkless holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel and Merchandising from Colorado State University and a diploma from Greeley West High School's International Baccalaureate program.

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With roots as a tire shop in San Antonio in 1938, which later sold surplus military equipment, Academy Sport & Outdoors now operates over 130 sporting good stores throughout the South and Southwest. Academy stores offer a variety of apparel, footwear and equipment for various sports and outdoors activities. Academy Sport & Outdoors was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co L.P. in August.


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