CHESAPEAKE, Va., Nov. 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dollar Tree, Inc. (Nasdaq:DLTR), the nation's leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for $1 or less, announced today that Shawnta Totten, Esq. has been named to the newly created position of VP, Governance and Corporate Counsel. In this new position, Ms. Totten will focus on the Company's efforts on best practices in Corporate Governance and will serve as the liaison with shareholders on governance matters to ensure an open dialogue on an ongoing basis.
Ms. Totten has served as Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Dollar Tree since joining the Company in 2007. She holds a Juris Doctor Degree from The Dickinson School of Law of The Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Virginia. She is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the District of Columbia Bar.
"Dollar Tree strives for continuous improvement in all aspects of our business," said President and CEO Bob Sasser. "We are establishing this new position to provide a more direct channel for communications with shareholders on governance matters and to promote increased understanding of industry standards for 'best practices' in corporate governance as they evolve. We are steadfast in our commitment to serving the long-term interests of our shareholders."
Dollar Tree, a Fortune 500 Company, operated 3,803 stores in 48 states as of October 31, 2009, with total retail selling square footage of 32.3 million. To learn more about the Company, visit the Company's website, www.DollarTree.com.
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