UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 21, 2013
Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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NEVADA
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333-166171
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20-0641026
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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817 North Russell Street
Portland, Oregon
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97227
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (888) 445-6183
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On June 27, 2013, we agreed to appoint Mr. James R. Nowodworski as our Chief Financial Officer, effective July 23, 2013. Mr. Nowodworski, 54, has served as Chief Financial Officer at Depaul Insustries since June 2011. Prior to this, Mr. Nowodworski was Chief Financial Officer of Lucy Activewear, Inc. from July 2006 to August 2010, a company that was acquired by VF Corporation. Mr. Nowodworski supported Lucy’s growth from 28 locations to 75 locations with over 700 employees in approximately 20 states. Mr. Nowodworski is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Portland State University in 1982.
On June 21, 2013, Aaron Loreth resigned as our chief financial officer.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among our directors or officers.
Certain Related Transactions and Relationships
Since our the beginning of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, we have not been a party to any transaction, proposed transaction, or series of transactions in which Mr. Nowodworski or any member of the immediate family of Mr. Nowodworski has had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Respect Your Universe, Inc.
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Dated:
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June 27, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Craig Brod
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Craig Brod
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Chief Executive Officer
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