Sleep Number CEO and leadership

Christopher Krusmark is a SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at SLEEP NUMBER CORP.

Annie Bloomquist, Sleep Number® setting 25, serves as the Chief Product Officer for Sleep Number and leads all product innovation - including the revolutionary SleepIQ® technology platform - handling research and development, product brand management, and merchandising to further develop smart, connected biometric solutions to improve sleep and wellness for Sleep Number customers.

Recognized as a leader of meaningful innovation who envisions transcending products and experiences that deliver quality results, Annie has been instrumental in driving Sleep Number’s revolutionary innovation roadmap, which has transformed the company’s position from a mattress company to a product technology leader.

Previously, Annie was the Chief Product and Merchandising Officer at Sleep Number. Annie joined Sleep Number in May 2008 as Vice President and General Merchandise Manager. Prior to joining Sleep Number, Annie held leadership positions in product and merchandising at Macy’s and Marshall Field’s Department Stores for Target Corporation.

Kevin K. Brown, Sleep Number® setting 40, serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Sleep Number. He is responsible for building the Sleep Number brand through telling stories that emotionally connect around the benefits of life-changing sleep. These stories set Sleep Number a part by communicating the company’s product innovations and driving brand advocacy across all customer touchpoints. He oversees the strategy, planning and execution of the overall brand expression, brand experiences, digital engagement, media, customer loyalty programs, and strategic marketing partnerships.

Kevin is fueled by telling incredible stories, building and leading a world-class marketing team, and uncovering strategic partnerships that help the brand connect with its customers. He is passionate about identifying opportunities in the unexpected and finding solutions to problems that no one knew existed.

Before joining Sleep Number in January 2014, Mr. Brown served as Group Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer for Meijer, Inc., a regional chain of retail supercenters, (2011-2013), and held marketing leadership roles at Sears Holdings Corporation (2007-2011) and Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. (2004-2006). Prior to Jo-Ann Stores, he was an associate partner for Accenture.

Kevin is an active member of his local community, supporting his children’s school, church and the Minneapolis Children’s Hospital. One of his core principles is stewardship - seeking to make a difference everyday by positively impacting the lives of those around him.

Patricia Ann Dirks is a Senior Vice President and Chief Human Capital Officer at SLEEP NUMBER CORP and is based in United States.

Hunter Saklad, SLEEP NUMBER® setting 50, is the Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer at Sleep Number. From June 2011 to December 2012, he served as the Vice President, Consumer Insight and Strategy at Sleep Number. From March 2006 to June 2011 he was Vice President of Finance and held a variety of positions across Finance serving business partners in marketing, sales, supply chain, FP&A, investor relations and treasury. Mr. Saklad joined Sleep Number in October 2004 as Sr. Director of Finance. Prior to joining Sleep Number, Mr. Saklad held finance-leadership roles at Ford Motor Company and Visteon.

Melissa Barra, Sleep Number® setting 30, serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Sales, Services and Strategy Officer for Sleep Number. In this role, she is responsible for leading the next generation of customer experience, developing and integrating the company’s customer-focused strategy and overseeing the organization’s sales, real estate, field services and customer relationship teams. Melissa joined Sleep Number in February 2013 as Vice President, Consumer Insights and Strategy and was promoted to SVP, Chief Strategy and Customer Relationship Officer in January 2015. She assumed leadership of sales and field services in June 2019.

Melissa is relentless about putting the customer first, with the goal of adding meaningful value to their lives with relevant innovations and exceptional experiences. She leads by communicating openly and inspiring her teams to always raise the bar - using insights, the voice of the customer, and strategic operations to deliver sustainable solutions.

Prior to joining Sleep Number, Melissa held a variety of senior leadership roles in Finance, Strategy and Corporate Development for Best Buy Co., Inc. (2005-2012). Previously, she also held corporate finance and strategy leadership roles domestically and internationally at Grupo Futuro, Citibank, and GE Capital. She has an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Melissa serves on the Board of Trustees of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and is a member of the Corporate Investment and Development Committee and of the Human Resources Committee. She also sits on the Board of Advisors for Antenna Marketing Consulting and Appriss Retail. In the community, Melissa is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, serving on the Board of Directors of the YWCA Minneapolis. She enjoys cooking, running, and planning her next travel adventure with her husband and two sons.

Samuel R. Hellfeld, SLEEP NUMBER® setting 65, serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Risk Officer. Mr. Hellfeld was Vice President, Associate General Counsel from October 2015 to September 2018. Mr. Hellfeld joined Sleep Number in March 2013 as Director, Intellectual Property Counsel. Mr. Hellfeld was a Partner in the law firm of Fox Rothschild LLP (fka Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly LLP) practicing in the areas of intellectual property and litigation. Prior to 2010, Mr. Hellfeld was an Associate at several law firms and also served as Law Clerk in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the United States District Court, Southern District of California.