Brian Thun

Chief Operating Officer, Maurices (retired)

An accomplished retail executive, Brian Thun’s career with Maurices spanned more than 30 years. His tenure encompassed multiple strategic leadership roles, including Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer; Chief Administrative Officer; Vice President, Controller; and three years as Chief Financial Officer for the Fashion Value segment of Ascena Retail Group, the prior parent company of Maurice’s and Dressbarn.

Before retirement, he served as Maurice’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing finance, legal, real estate and construction, asset protection, procurement, and a distribution center located in Columbus, Ohio.

A native of northern Minnesota, Thun is a lifelong champion for giving back to his community. In addition to his support of local youth sports teams, Brian has been on leadership roles for the Duluth Chamber of Commerce and currently serves on the executive committee/board of directors for the Area Partnership for Economic Expansion (APEX).

Thun holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota and is a Retired Certified Public Accountant.

Committees: Audit, Corporate Investment & Development