Steve Embree joined Office Depot in 1991 as a Divisional Merchandising Manager following the Company's acquisition of Office Club. During his four-year tenure with Office Club prior to the acquisition, Steve rose from Buyer of Business Machines to Senior Buyer of Business Machines & Computers. Since joining Office Depot, Steve has progressed through a variety of positions: from General Merchandising Manager of Business Machines & Computers to Vice President, General Merchandise Manager and Sr. Vice President of Technology Products and Services. Most recently, Steve was promoted to Executive Vice President of Merchandising, in charge of all of the Company's merchandising initiatives.