hhgregg Announces Death of Jerry W. Throgmartin, Executive Chairman of the Board

Dennis L. May, President and CEO of hhgregg, Inc. HGG, issued the following statement after the passing of Jerry W. Throgmartin: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jerry Throgmartin. Jerry played a critical role in both building and growing our company over his astounding 36 year career at hhgregg. To all of us at hhgregg, Jerry served as a role model, a community patron, and an inspirational leader, who always lived his life to the fullest. To me personally, he also served as a mentor, a trusted advisor and a tremendous friend. He will be greatly missed. His life is an amazing story and our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.”