Key Executives
Donald J. Surdoval President & Chief Executive Officer
In conjunction with STORIS' co-founder Ira Bakst, Don founded STORIS in 1989 upon purchasing the technical rights of the software from The Ultimate Corporation, a NYSE listed systems integrator. Don recognized the necessity to provide robust software applications that optimize operations for big ticket retailers. Since inception, STORIS has been the technology business partner that delivers innovation and operational excellence to retailers that demand success.
Doug Culmone Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Culmone held various top executive roles within the company before assuming his current position as Chief Operating Officer for STORIS. Culmone served as STORIS’ Director of Client Services in 1999 before taking on the role of V.P. of Operations from 2001 – 2003 and becoming Chief Operating Officer in 2004.
Al Chambers Sr. Vice President, Finance & Administration
Mr. Chambers is responsible for all aspects of accounting and finance as well as all legal, insurance, risk management and human resource matters for STORIS. Mr. Chambers joined STORIS in 1998 as Director of Finance and Controller. In 2003 he was promoted to Senior Vice President. Prior to his affiliation with STORIS, Mr. Chambers served as Controller of Emerson Radio Corp, responsible for all aspects of US and International accounting and SEC reporting.
John Stauffer Vice President, Product Design
Since Mr. Stauffer’s graduation from Pennsylvania State University, he has been involved in all aspects of the retail industry. Prior to joining STORIS in 1994, Mr. Stauffer held the position of Operations Director at Unclaimed Freight where he was directly responsible for the operation of both their stores and distribution centers. Previous to Unclaimed Freight, Mr. Stauffer was the Manager of Inventory Control and Loss Prevention for Edison Brothers Stores Inc.
Dom Costantino Vice President, Application Development
Mr. Costantino has been with STORIS for over 15 years. He began his career with STORIS as a Senior Programmer working in the area of custom development. Five years later he was promoted to Programming Manager of the Custom Programming Department, a position he held for over ten years. Today he oversees the Application Development department, which is responsible for all enhancements performed in the area of the core STORIS application.








