Dick's Sporting Goods Inc announced that William J. Colombo will assume the role of Vice Chairman effective February 2, 2008, the end of Dick's fiscal year. He will step down from his current role as President and Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Colombo's responsibilities will be assumed by Joseph M. Schmidt, EVP of Operations, Timothy E. Kullman, EVP, Finance, Administration and Chief Financial Officer, and Edward W. Stack, Chairman & CEO. Mr. Colombo joined Dick's in 1988, and became Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 1995.

Prior to becoming our President and a board member in 2002, Mr. Colombo served as President of dsports.com LLC, our internet commerce subsidiary, from late 1998-2001.

"I would like to thank Bill for his leadership and dedication throughout his 20 year tenure at Dick's Sporting Goods. Under Bill's guidance, we've set ourselves apart in the sporting goods marketplace in many areas, including marketing, store operations, information technology, logistics, among others," said Edward W. Stack, Chairman & CEO.

"We look forward to his continued contributions and influence in the strategic development of Dick's Sporting Goods as Vice Chairman of our Board."