Books-A-Million Promotes Brandon Waters to Chief Information Officer

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Books-A-Million, Inc. today announced the promotion of Brandon Waters to Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective immediately. Waters will now lead the company's technology strategy and initiatives.

Since rejoining Books-A-Million in June 2024 as Senior Vice President of IT, Waters has overseen key digital implementations for Financials, Supply Chain, and Merchandising while supporting existing systems, driving efficiency and innovation. With extensive experience, including a large-scale systems rollout and transformations at Milo's Tea Company and over 15 years at BAM!, Waters has played a pivotal role in the company's e-commerce, mobile app, and loyalty program launches. As CIO, he will continue leading project management and BI teams, fostering collaboration on IT initiatives, including advancements in AI.

"Brandon's rapid impact since rejoining BAM! has been truly impressive," said Terrance G. Finley, Chief Executive Officer of Books-A-Million, "His strategic vision, technical expertise, and dedication to our company's success make him the ideal leader for our IT department. We are confident that he will continue to drive innovation and enhance our technological capabilities as CIO."

ABOUT BOOKS-A-MILLION

Books-A-Million operates more than 200 stores in 32 states as well as its e-commerce site, Booksamillion.com. A leading retailer of books, toys, games, and collectibles since 1917, the company has grown to be the nation's second largest bookstore chain.

CONTACT
Olivia Anderson McDaniel
Vice President of Marketing, Omnichannel
05.909.3563
mcdanielo@booksamillion.com

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