Background
Freeland, Kevin Paul was born on December 3, 1957 in Cleveland. Son of William Ronald Freeland and Carol Rae (Pankratz) Zelina.
Freeland, Kevin Paul was born on December 3, 1957 in Cleveland. Son of William Ronald Freeland and Carol Rae (Pankratz) Zelina.
Bachelor in Economics, University Florida, 1981.
Area sales manager menswear Maas Brothers, Naples, Florida, 1981-1983, assistant buyer women's coordinates Tampa, 1983-1984. Buyer women's sportswear Beall's Department Store, Bradenton, 1984-1985, planner women's, jrs., dresses, 1985-1987. Manager distribution planning & analysis Payless Shoe Source, Topeka, 1987-1988, director children's distribution, 1988-1989, director distribution administration, 1989-1990, director merchandise planning, 1991-1992, vice president merchandise distribution, 1992-1995.
Vice president inventory management, senior vice president inventory, president Musicland division Best Buy, Eden Praire, Minnesota, 1995—2004. Founder, president Optimal Advantage, 2004—2008. Executive vice president merchandising, supply chain & information technical Advance Auto Parts, Roanoke, Virginia, 2008—2009, chief operating officer, since 2009.
Member United Way Key Club, Topeka, since 1987, May Department Stores Political Action Committee, St. Louis, since 1989, Friends of Topeka Zoo, since 1990. Member University Florida 1853 Society, Professional Association Diving Instructors, Sherwood Lake Club.
Married Lesa Christene Frazer, June 5, 1982 (divorced April 1984). 1 child, Lauren Marie. Married Kathleen Kay Wilson, June 20, 1987.
Children: Bryan Patrick, Brett Wilson, Maggie Louise.