Hhgregg CEO Resigns; Interim Replacement Named

Home electronics and appliance retailer Hhgregg Inc. named an interim chief executive Tuesday following the resignation of Dennis L. May, who had served in the post since August 2009. The company said May’s resignation was effective immediately. Finance and investor relations director Lance Peterson said May, 48, left by mutual agreement with the company’s board of directors. Robert Riesbeck, 52, will step into the role of chief executive in addition to his duties as chief financial officer.