Tilly's
 

Management

Hezy Shaked
Co-Founder, Executive Chairman
Hezy Shaked co-founded the Tilly’s concept in 1982 and formed our company in 1984. He currently serves as our Executive Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer. Mr. Shaked has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since our inception and has served as our Chief Strategy Officer since February 2011. From September 2008 to February 2011, Mr. Shaked served as our President and Chief Executive Officer. From September 2006 to September 2008, Mr. Shaked served as our Co-Chief Executive Officer. From our inception to September 2006, Mr. Shaked served as our President and Chief Executive Officer. As our Co-Founder and former President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Shaked has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of all facets of our business and has developed extensive professional relationships during his over 30 years of experience in the retail industry. Through his experience and knowledge of our operations and the industry in which we compete, Mr. Shaked is well-suited to serve as Chairman of our board of directors.
 
Nate Smith
President, Chief Executive Officer

Nate Smith joined Tillys in August 2025. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Smith served Marolina Outdoor, Inc. since September 2024 as its Chief Executive Officer. Previously, he served Boardriders, Inc. from June 2017 to April 2024 as President, Americas. Prior to Boardriders, Mr. Smith served as Vice President/General Manager, North American Wholesale at Oakley, Inc. from September 2015 to June 2017 and as Vice President, Oakley Defense from July 2012 to June 2017. He also served in executive roles at IPATH Footwear, MV Transportation, Inc. and Patagonia, Inc., following his eight years of service in the United States Navy.

Mike Henry
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Michael Henry became our Chief Financial Officer in June 2015. From July 2012 to May 2015, Mr. Henry served Quiksilver, Inc., most recently as Senior Vice President, Global Controller. Prior to joining Quiksilver, Mr. Henry served Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. for over a decade in several roles, including most recently as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer from January 2008 to April 2011. From September 1994 to September 2000, Mr. Henry served in the audit practice of Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Henry holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and is a certified public accountant (inactive).
Michael Cingolani
Senior Vice President, General Merchandising Manager

Michael Cingolani was promoted to Senior Vice President, General Merchandising Manager in November 2024. Mr. Cingolani had served as the Company’s Senior Director, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Men’s and Boys Apparel, since August 2024.

Prior to joining us, he served at rue21 from May 2019 to May 2024, including as its Chief Merchandising Officer, from July 2022 to May 2024. Prior to joining rue21, Mr. Cingolani served as Tillys’ Divisional Merchandise Manager, Men’s and Boys Branded Apparel and Fashion Tops, for five years. Prior to this, Mr. Cingolani served as Director/Sr. Buyer at Foot Locker, Inc. from June 2011 to September 2014. He served Lands’ End, Inc. as a Global Merchandise Manager in the Men’s Division from June 2009 to June 2011. From November 2005 to February 2009, Mr. Cingolani served at Pacific Sunwear as a Buyer in various divisions. Prior to Pacific Sunwear, Mr. Cingolani held various buying positions at both Kohl’s Corp and American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. from June 2001 to November 2005.
 

Shelly Bueno-Johnson
Vice President of Stores
Shelly Bueno-Johnson has served as our Vice President of Stores since November 2006. Prior to that, Ms. Bueno-Johnson served as our Director of Stores since April 2006 and our Director of Training and Development since January 2004. Prior to that, Ms. Bueno-Johnson served in multiple management capacities at The Wet Seal from 1989 to 2003, with the last position held of Director of Training and Development.

Julie Campbell
Vice President of Visual Merchandising
Julie Campbell has served as our Vice President of Visual Merchandising since February 2014. Prior to that, Ms. Campbell served as Tilly’s Director of Visual Merchandising for nine years. Joining the company in 1988, Ms. Campbell began her career as Store Manager and was promoted to Visual Merchandising Manager in 1998. With over 25 years experience in Visual Merchandising, Ms. Campbell has been instrumental in developing and evolving Tilly’s unique and dynamic retail experience.
Efren Medellin
Vice President of Construction
Efren Medellin has served as our Vice President of Construction since February 2014 and as Director of Construction and in various management capacities including Real Estate and Purchasing since April 2003. From 1991 to 2003, Mr. Medellin served in various management positions at Wet Seal, with the last position held of Director of Construction. Mr. Medellin has over 20 years experience in the retail industry.
Christina Campbell
Vice President, Controller
Christina Campbell has been our Vice President, Controller since March 2015. Ms. Campbell served as the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis of The Wet Seal, Inc. from 2012 to February 2015, the Director Assistant Controller from 2001 to 2012, and in various other positions prior to 2001. From 1996 to 2000, Ms. Campbell served in various positions at Allen, Haight & Cooney, LLP, Certified Public Accountants. Ms. Campbell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from California State University, Fullerton. Ms. Campbell is a Certified Public Accountant.