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Volcom Makes Changes, Tempers Outlook

APPAREL: Clothes designer sees executive shift, warehouse move

Costa Mesa-based Volcom Inc. is changing things up as the clothing designer weathers the retail slump.

Founder and Chief Executive Richard "Wooly" Woolcott recently turned over the president's title to Jason Steris, who also is chief operating officer.

Steris joined Volcom in 1993 and has held various positions, including sales manager.

The move freed Woolcott to take on the chairman's role, a position previously held by his father, Rene R. Woolcott, 76, who helped his son start the company and remains a director.

The younger Woolcott is devoting more time to "focusing on the strategic direction, vision and marketing of the ...

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