Shad Stanley

Shad Stanley is an experienced advisor with expertise in retail and the western market, currently affiliated with AlphaSights and Guidepoint since 2021. Previous advisory roles include Primary Insight, where knowledge of the retail sector was shared with financial analysts. Stanley's past positions include Divisional Merchandise Manager for Ecommerce at Boot Barn, where sales grew to $147M with a CAGR of 19.7%, and Managing Senior Buyer for Footwear at Sheplers Inc., where a $75M assortment was developed, significantly boosting Ecommerce sales. Other notable roles include Product Manager for Footwear at Gander Mountain, Buyer for Video Games at Toys R Us, and Merchandise Manager for Men's Footwear at Payless ShoeSource. Educational qualifications comprise a BS in Business Administration from The University of Kansas and an MBA from Washburn University.