Ms. Cochran retired as Executive Chair of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., a restaurant and retail concept with locations throughout the United States, in February 2024 after serving in that role since November 2023. Ms. Cochran served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cracker Barrel from 2011 to October 2023.

Ms. Cochran joined Cracker Barrel in 2009 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and was named President and Chief Operating Officer in 2010. She was previously Chief Executive Officer at book retailer Books-A-Million, Inc. from 2004 to 2009 and also served as that company’s President from 1999 to 2004, Chief Financial Officer from 1993 to 1999 and Vice President of Finance from 1992 to 1993.

Ms. Cochran served on the boards of Cracker Barrel from 2011 to 2024 and Dollar General Corporation from 2012 to 2020.

Specific Experience, Qualifications, Attributes and Skills Relevant to Lowe’s

Ms. Cochran brings to Lowe's Board more than 30 years of retail experience as well as expertise in a number of critical areas, including marketing, risk management and strategic planning. Ms. Cochran also has significant executive-level financial experience, which she developed while serving in multiple leadership finance positions, including Chief Financial Officer of both Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. and Books-A-Million, Inc. Her financial expertise will continue to be an asset as the Company continues to develop its capabilities as an omnichannel home improvement retailer.