Stan Kirchgessner
About Stan Kirchgessner
Stan Kirchgessner is the Vice President District Manager at Kohl's Department Stores, overseeing operations in OKC, Tulsa, and Wichita with over 30 years of retail leadership experience.
Current Role at Kohl's Department Stores
Stan Kirchgessner currently serves as the Vice President District Manager at Kohl's Department Stores. Since 2008, he has overseen the operations of 15 stores across the OKC, Tulsa, and Wichita areas. In this role, Stan focuses on developing sustainable talent and driving profitability through innovative and agile strategies. He emphasizes creating partnerships to advance Kohl's vision and foster change.
Previous Experience at Kohl's Department Stores
Before taking on his current role, Stan Kirchgessner worked as a Store Manager at Kohl's Department Stores from 2005 to 2008 in the Peoria, Illinois area. During his tenure, he honed his skills in retail management and leadership, preparing him for his subsequent role as Vice President District Manager.
Experience at Homier Distributing
From 2002 to 2005, Stan Kirchgessner was employed at Homier Distributing as a Regional Vice President (RVP) in Huntington, IN. In this position, he was responsible for leading regional operations and achieving significant business goals.
Role at Kmart
Stan Kirchgessner served as a District Manager at Kmart from 1999 to 2002 in the Bloomington/Normal, Illinois area. Over three years, he gained extensive experience in district management, which later contributed to his successful career in retail leadership.
Achievements in Retail Leadership
Throughout Stan Kirchgessner's career, he has achieved notable successes in retail leadership. He has over 30 years of experience, with 13 years at the district manager or director level. While at Kohl's, he led two districts to top rankings within the company, achieving the #1 and #2 positions. Remarkably, the second district reached the #2 position within five years.