Laurie M. Black was named Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Cosmetics Division, in February 2006. She previously served as Executive Vice President and President Nordstrom Rack from December 2001 to March 2006, as Vice President and Corporate Merchandise Manager from May 2000 to December 2001, and as Vice President and Northwest Divisional Merchandise Manager from 1999 to 2000. Ms. Black has been employed by the Company since 1978.