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Cabela's Inc. Announces Retirement of Executive Vice President.


SIDNEY Sidney, city (1990 pop. 18,710), seat of Shelby co., W central Ohio, on the Great Miami River, in a farm area; founded 1811, inc. 1834. Refrigerator parts and machinery are among the items produced there. , Neb. -- Cabela's For the video game series, see .

Cabela's is a Sidney, Nebraska-based direct marketer and specialty retailer of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise. Its direct marketing operation is one of the largest in the United States.
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: CAB), the World's Foremost Outfitter out·fit  
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1. A set of tools or equipment for a specialized purpose: a welder's outfit. See Synonyms at equipment.

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(R) of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced today that David A. Roehr, its Executive Vice President and Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of World's Foremost Bank, Cabela's wholly-owned credit card bank subsidiary, has retired to pursue other interests and spend more time with family, effective immediately.

"I have enjoyed my close personal relationship with the company's founders, Dick and Jim Cabela, who have provided me the opportunity to be part of such a successful and dynamic business," said Roehr. "I would especially like to thank the employees at World's Foremost Bank for all of their hard work and dedication, and congratulate them on the tremendous growth and success of the Bank over the last several years. At this point in my career, I have accomplished the goals I set for myself and Cabela's. The time is right for me to explore other personal and professional opportunities."

Cabela's President and Chief Executive Officer, Dennis Dennis is a male first name derived from the Greco-Roman name Dionysius meaning "servant of Dionysus", the Thracian god of wine, which is ultimately derived from the Greek Dios (Διος, "of Zeus") combined with Nysos or Nysa (Νυσα), where the  Highby, said, "Dave has played an integral and critical role in our retail expansion efforts, in the formation of the Cabela's credit card and in the growth of World's Foremost Bank. On behalf of Dick and Jim Cabela and the entire company, I would like to thank Dave for his many contributions to Cabela's over the past eleven years and wish him continued success in his future endeavors."

Orrin Wilson has been named interim Chairman of the Board of World's Foremost Bank. Mr. Wilson has been a member of the Board of Directors of World's Foremost Bank since its formation in 2001. Mr. Wilson has over 38 years of banking experience, most recently serving as President of U.S. Bank and its predecessor organizations in Lincoln, Nebraska The City of Lincoln is the capital and the second most populous city of the U.S. state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska.  for 13 years prior to his retirement in 2001.

Ralph Castner, Cabela's Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been named interim Chief Executive Officer of World's Foremost Bank. Mr. Castner has been a member of the Board of Directors of World's Foremost Bank since its formation in 2001 and served as Treasurer and Secretary of World's Foremost Bank from 2001 to 2003.

Tom Boatman, World's Foremost Bank's current Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president.
 and Secretary, has been named interim President of World's Foremost Bank. Mr. Boatman has been a member of the Board of Directors of World's Foremost Bank since its formation in 2001.

About Cabela's Incorporated

Cabela's Incorporated, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska Sidney is a city in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 6,282 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cheyenne CountyGR6. Geography
Sidney is located at  (41.139428, -102.
, is the nation's largest direct marketer, and a leading specialty retailer, of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise. Since the Company's founding in 1961, Cabela's(R) has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , and has long been recognized as the World's Foremost Outfitter(R). Through Cabela's established direct business and its growing number of destination retail stores, it offers a wide and distinctive selection of high-quality outdoor products at competitive prices while providing superior customer service. Cabela's also issues the Cabela's Club(R) VISA credit card through which it offers a related customer loyalty rewards program as a vehicle for strengthening its customer relationships.
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