Sears elects Kunkler to board

Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Sears Holdings Corp. has announced the election of William Kunkler to membership on its board.

Kunkler, 52, is the executive VP operations of CC Industries, a private equity firm focused on manufacturing companies and real estate investments.

"We are pleased to add the strong business acumen and experience of William Kunkler to our board of directors. As Sears Holdings continues the work of transforming and strengthening our company, we look forward to his leadership and contributions," said chairman of Sears Holdings, Edward Lampert.

Kunkler has more than 30 years manufacturing industry experience and also serves as a director of Envestnet Asset Management, a financial services company; NIBCO, a manufacturer of valves and fittings; and Northwestern Memorial Foundation. He is a trustee and chairman of the board for the Brookfield Zoo, a trustee of the Field Museum of Natural History and a trustee of Loyola University.