Former Lowe's exec named to At Home board

Larry Stone of former Lowe's fame has been elected to serve as an independent member of the board of directors for At Home, a home decor retailer based in Plano, Texas.

"Retail industry veteran Larry Stone makes the perfect addition to the At Home board of directors," said Lee Bird, CEO of At Home. "His proven experience operating large-format stores and growing a retail chain from regional to national scale brings unique and valuable perspective to our brand."

Stone's Lowe's career spanned more than 40 years and included a number of executive titles, most recently as president and COO. He is credited with helping the retailer achieve its status as a national chain. He retired in 2011.

Stone currently serves on the board of directors for DICK'S Sporting Goods, as vice-chairman for Novant Health Systems, a trustee for Wilkes Community College, and on the foundation board for Appalachian State University.