Winmark WINA

Brett D. Heffes, has been Chair of our board of directors since March 1, 2020 and has been a member of our Board of Directors and has served as our Chief Executive Officer since February 2016. Mr. Heffes served as President of Winmark Corporation from February 2011 to February 2016. From November 2002 to February 2011, Mr. Heffes served in a number of positions for Winmark including President of Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. In his current capacity as Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Heffes provides our board with valuable insight regarding Winmark's operations. Additionally, he brings experience in executive management, financial management, capital markets and corporate governance matters related to his prior service on other public company boards of directors

Anthony D. Ishaug has served as our Chief Financial Officer since September 2008, Treasurer since November 2009 and Executive Vice President since December 2016. Prior to joining Winmark, Mr. Ishaug was employed as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Department 56, Inc., (a division of Lenox Group, Inc.), a giftware and collectible company, from January 2008 until September 2008. From April 2005 to January 2008, Mr. Ishaug served as Controller and Treasurer of Lenox Group, Inc.

Renae M. Gaudette has served as our Chief Operating Officer since February 2022. Ms. Gaudette served as President, Franchising from March 2020 to January 2022, as Vice President, Franchising from February 2017 to February 2020 and as Vice President, Franchise Operations from February 2014 to January 2017. From May 1995 until February 2014, Ms. Gaudette served in a number of positions for Winmark including Director of Plato's Closet, Director of Training, as well as various operational roles.

Keith T. Credendino, was appointed to our board of directors in August 2025. He currently serves as Chief Information and Technology Officer at Macy's, Inc. Prior to joining Macy's, he was Senior Vice President of Digital Technology & Enterprise Data at Inspire Brands, a multi-brand global restaurant company, from June 2018 to February 2022. In addition, Mr. Credendino previously served as a technology executive at several enterprise organizations, including The Home Depot, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), and Cox Enterprises. Mr. Credendino brings to our board expertise in delivering technology solutions across a variety of retail and franchise companies, in addition to a broad awareness of technological advancements and industry shifts.

Percy C. (Tom) Tomlinson, Jr.was appointed to our board of directors in December 2021 and serves as Lead Director. He currently serves as interim CEO and Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of Meribel Pharma Solutions, as an Operating Partner with Blue Wolf Capital Partners, a New York based middle market focused Private Equity Investor, and as an advisor to several Private Equity backed portfolio companies. He served as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Alliance HealthCare Services, a leading national rovider of outsourced healthcare services, from October 2013 to August 2018. In addition, Mr. Tomlinson is Executive Chair of the Board of Civco Radiotheraphy. Mr. Tomlinson brings to our board extensive experience in executive and financial management, capital markets and corporate governance in both public and private companies.

Lawrence A. Barbetta, has been a member of our board of directors since April 2012. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of eLab Analytics, a provider of cloud computing based industry-specific business intelligence applications. From 2001 to 2006 Mr. Barbetta was with Siebel Systems, most recently as Senior Vice President and General Manager. He joined Siebel Systems with the acquisition of nQuire Software, a company founded by Mr. Barbetta and where he served as Chief Executive Officer and President from 1997 to 2001. On May 5, 2026, Lawrence A. Barbetta, a member of the Board of Directors of Winmark Corporation notified the Company that he will not stand for re-election at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Philip I. Smith was appointed to our board of directors in March 2023. He currently serves as Executive Chairman of Intricon Corporation and as an Operating Partner of Altaris, LLC, a New York based investment firm focused on the healthcare industry. Prior to joining Altaris, he was a Managing Director with Kroll (formerly Duff & Phelps), an investment banking firm, from April 2017 to June 2022. Mr. Smith has also served as an executive officer for a number of medical technology companies. In addition, Mr. Smith currently serves on the board of directors of Trean Insurance Group Inc. and Park Dental Partners, Inc. Mr. Smith brings experience in financial and executive management, corporate governance and capital markets to our board.

Amy C. Becker, was appointed to our board of directors in November 2022. She currently serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Donaldson Company, Inc., a global leader in technology-led filtration products and solutions. She also served as Donaldson's Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from August 2014 to November 2022 and Assistant General Counsel from January 1998 to August 2014. Ms. Becker brings to our board extensive experience with public company governance, legal strategy and executive management.

Gina D. Sprenger was appointed to our board of directors in January 2021. She served as Chief Strategic Retail Officer for Fanatics, Inc. from January 2020 until her retirement in September 2022, and as Senior Vice President/General Merchandise Manager from September 2016 to January 2020. She served as Executive Vice President, Merchandising for Bluestem Brands, Inc. from May 2011 to July 2016. Prior to that, Ms. Sprenger served in multiple roles over 25 years at Target, most recently as Senior Vice President Merchandising. Ms. Sprenger's extensive experience in merchandising, retail management and ecommerce provides valuable expertise to our board.

Effective May 5, 2026, the Board elected Stephanie S. Hoppe to serve on the Company's Board. Additionally, the Company announced that it has appointed Stephanie S. Hoppe to its Board of Directors and to the Compensation and Nominating Committees. Ms. Hoppe brings more than 20 years of senior marketing and brand leadership experience across consumer, franchise, and multi-unit retail businesses, with deep expertise in omnichannel strategy, digital marketing, brand positioning, and consumer insights. She currently serves as Vice President of Omnichannel Marketing at Casey's General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASY), a leading convenience store retailer operating in nineteen states across the Midwest and Southern United States. Prior to joining Casey's, Ms. Hoppe held senior marketing roles with major multi-unit retailers and franchisors, including Cicis Pizza and 7-Eleven.

Lisa S. Hake has served as our Chief Marketing Officer since October 2025. Prior to joining Winmark, Ms. Hake was Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Great Clips, North America's largest franchised salon brand with over 4,400 locations, from July 2017 to September 2025. Prior to joining Great Clips, Ms. Hake held senior roles at Best Buy, 3M and The Pillsbury Company.