Kristofer Galashan

Board Member at The Container Store

Kristofer Galashan has served on the Board of Directors since August 2007. Mr. Galashan is currently a Partner with LGP, a private equity firm, which he joined in 2002. Prior to joining LGP he had been in the Investment Banking Division of Credit Suisse First Boston (“CSFB”) in Los Angeles which he joined in 2000 following CSFB’s acquisition of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (“DLJ”). Mr. Galashan had been with DLJ since 1999. Mr. Galashan serves on the board of Union Square Hospitality Group Acquisition Corp., and of private companies Union Square Hospitality Group, LLC, Shade Store, Mister Car Wash, Life Time Fitness, Troon Golf and Pure Gym. Mr. Galashan previously served on the Board of Directors of BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. and Tourneau. Mr. Galashan was selected to the Board of Directors because he possesses particular knowledge and experience in accounting, finance and capital structure, strategic planning and leadership of complex organizations, retail businesses and board practices of other major corporations.