Stonewall Kitchen has hired Carrie McDermott as CEO, the third in the company’s 32-year history. She takes over for John Stiker, who has been in the role since 2014 and will continue as a consultant to the business during his retirement.

Before joining Stonewall Kitchen, McDermott served as CEO of PetPeople, an independent retailer focused on natural pet food and supplies. Prior to that, McDermott was president of Sally Beauty, where she led an overall business transformation resulting in new product lines, a customer loyalty program and a new e-commerce platform. She also served nine years in roles with Designer Shoe Warehouse, Inc., finishing as the chief operating officer, where she led the company’s operations, e-commerce, marketing and customer experience.