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Boot Barn’s CEO Steps Down; Shares fall 8.2%

Jim Conroy exits for Ross Stores

Jim Conroy, chief executive of Irvine-based Boot Born, is stepping down effective Nov. 22, the retailer announced Monday.

Conroy has served as president and CEO of Boot Barn Holdings Inc. since 2012. John Hazen, the companyโ€™s current chief digital officer, will assume the role of interim CEO after Conroy’s exit.

โ€œAfter 12 incredible years, I am filled with immense gratitude for this company and the extraordinary people who have been by my side throughout this journey,” Conroy said inย  statement. “Together, weโ€™ve built something truly special, and I will forever cherish the shared successes, challenges, and memories we created. Thank you for your trust, dedication, and passionโ€”I leave with a heart full of pride and appreciation for every one of you.โ€

Shares of Boot Barnย  (NYSE: BOOT) dropped about 8.2% in after-hours trading to $149 apiece; during regular trading, shares had climbed 2% to $161.22 and a $5 billion market cap.

See the Nov. 4 issue for more information.

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Nancy Luna
Nancy Luna
Nancy Luna has been the executive editor of the Orange County Business Journal since September 2024. Nancy began her career 30 years ago at the Orange County Register, where she covered a range of beats, including retail, consumer trends, transportation, healthcare, and tourism. Before coming to the Business Journal, she previously worked as a correspondent for Business Insiderโ€™s Retail team, where she specialized in writing about the restaurant and food tech industries. Luna contributed to the Business Insider team that won a 2023 SABEW Award for explanatory journalism for their "Warehouse Nation" project. From 2018 to 2020, Luna was a senior editor and tech editor at Nationโ€™s Restaurant News. While there, she covered the largest chains in the country including Taco Bell, McDonald's, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Starbucks. Luna grew up in Orange County and lives in Old Towne Orange with her husband, Brady.
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