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Get filing alertsBoyd Gaming expands board with two independent directors from retail and consumer sectors
Filed June 25, 2026 · Period ending June 22, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Boyd Gaming appointed Stacia Andersen (former PetSmart Chief Customer Officer) and George Roeth (former Central Garden & Pet CEO) as independent directors, expanding the board from eight to ten members.
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Andersen brings 20+ years of consumer retail experience from Target, Abercrombie & Fitch presidency, and PetSmart customer experience leadership; currently serves on Wolverine World Wide's board.
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Roeth brings public-company CEO experience from Central Garden & Pet and 27 years at Clorox including co-COO role; currently serves as lead director at Oil-Dri Corporation and advisor to Gryphon Investors.
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Both directors qualify as independent under NYSE listing standards; committee assignments not yet determined. Seven of ten board members are now independent.
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Summary
Boyd Gaming expanded its board from eight to ten members by appointing two independent directors with deep consumer and retail expertise. Stacia Andersen, former Chief Customer Officer at PetSmart and president of Abercrombie & Fitch, brings two decades of consumer-facing experience from Target and other major retailers.
George Roeth, former CEO of Central Garden & Pet and a 27-year Clorox veteran who rose to co-COO, adds public-company operational leadership and governance experience. The appointments strengthen Boyd Gaming's board composition, bringing the independent director count to seven of ten members.
Both appointees have current public-company board experience and bring perspectives from consumer-focused industries that may inform Boyd's customer loyalty programs and operational strategy. The company confirmed no related-party transactions or special arrangements were involved in the selections. Committee assignments for the new directors have not yet been determined.
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Event · Exhibit 99.1
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Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced the appointment of Stacia J. Andersen and George C. Roeth to its Board of Directors.
The company added two new directors to its board. Stacia Andersen brings consumer retail expertise from PetSmart, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Target. George Roeth brings CEO experience from Central Garden and Pet and executive roles at Clorox. Both have public-company board experience.
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Andersen is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer for PetSmart LLC, one of the nation’s largest pet supply retailers. Prior to joining PetSmart in 2019, Andersen served as President of Abercrombie & Fitch, and previously held several senior executive roles during a 20-year career at Target Corporation. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Wolverine World Wide, a leading footwear manufacturing company.
Andersen's background spans customer experience leadership at PetSmart, brand presidency at Abercrombie & Fitch, and two decades at Target. Her consumer-focused expertise may help Boyd Gaming enhance its customer loyalty programs and retail operations.
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Roeth is the former Chief Executive Officer of Central Garden and Pet, a leading publicly traded company in pet and garden supplies. Prior to joining Central Garden and Pet, Roeth spent 27 years in various marketing and executive roles at The Clorox Company, including co-Chief Operating Officer. Roeth currently serves as Lead Director of Oil-Dri Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of and supplier of specialty sorbent materials, and is also an Executive Advisor to Gryphon Investors Inc., a private investment firm with more than $10 billion in assets under management.
Roeth brings public-company CEO experience from Central Garden and Pet plus nearly three decades at Clorox, including co-COO. His operational leadership background and current roles as lead director and private-equity advisor add governance and strategic depth to Boyd's board.
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Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On June 25, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Andersen and Mr. Roeth to the Board.
Boyd Gaming disclosed the appointment of two new directors, Ms. Andersen and Mr. Roeth, to its Board of Directors. The appointments were announced via press release on June 25, 2026, with an effective date of June 22, 2026. The 8-K does not provide biographical details or committee assignments for the new directors.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On June 22, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Boyd Gaming Corporation (the "Company") appointed Stacia J. Andersen and George C. Roeth as members of the Board, effective on that date. In connection with Ms. Andersen's and Mr. Roeth's appointments, the Board increased its size from eight to ten members, with seven of those members, including Ms. Andersen and Mr. Roeth, qualifying as independent under the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange and the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines.
Boyd Gaming expanded its board by two seats and appointed Stacia J. Andersen and George C. Roeth as independent directors effective June 22, 2026. Both appointees qualify as independent under NYSE listing standards. Committee assignments have not yet been determined.
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Ms. Andersen and Mr. Roeth will each be paid compensation as a director as described in the Company's definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2026, under the heading "Director Compensation."
The new directors will receive standard director compensation as disclosed in the company's March 2026 proxy statement. No special compensation arrangements were disclosed for these appointments.
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No family relationship exists between either Ms. Andersen or Mr. Roeth and any of the Company's directors or executive officers. There are no related party transactions in which Ms. Andersen, Mr. Roeth, or any of their respective immediate family members has an interest that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There is no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Andersen or Mr. Roeth and any other person pursuant to which either was selected as a director.
The company confirmed that neither new director has family relationships with existing directors or officers, no related party transactions exist, and no special arrangements were made for their selection.
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