Starbucks Coffee Corp. named Peter Bocian the company's CFO and executive vice president of the $7.8 billion retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee, with headquarters in Seattle. Bocian, 52, succeeds Michael Casey, who has assumed a senior advisory role. Bocian joins Starbucks after serving as senior vice president and CFO at NCR Corp. since 2004. Bocian began his career with NCR in 1983. He has assumed various CFO and executive roles throughout the company.

Walgreen Co. appointed John W. Spina vice president and treasurer of the $47.4 billion drugstore chain, based in Deerfield, Ill. Spina, 48, succeeds John W. Gleeson, newly appointed senior vice president and chief strategy officer. Spina began his career at Walgreen as a service clerk in 1979. In 1983, he became a store manager and was later named a district manager in 1996. Then, in 2003, he became director of drug store administration until 2005, when he was named store operations vice president.

Jones Apparel Group Inc. named Wesley R. Card CFO of the $ 4.7 billion designer, marketer and wholesaler of branded apparel, based in New York. Card, 59, succeeds Thimio Sotos, who has resigned to pursue other opportunities. Card had previously served as CFO for 15 years, when he joined Jones Apparel Group Inc. in 1990 until March 2006. He had also been appointed chief operating officer in March 2002. He will also continue his role as the company's chief operating officer during his second term as CFO.

Family Dollar Stores Inc. has appointed former vice president of finance Kenneth T. Smith senior vice president and CFO of the $6.4 billion fast growing discount store chain. Smith, 45, succeeds interim CFO Jim Kelly, who will return to his primary role as chief operating officer. Smith began his career with Family Dollar Stores Inc. in 1990 as a financial analyst in store operations. Before becoming a part of Family Dollar, he held a variety of positions with Beall's Department Stores Inc. and Ernst & Young, LLP.

Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) named Russell Paquette treasurer of the $1.16 billion national retail cooperative that provides outdoor gear and clothing. Paquette, 37, was voted into the position by the company's Board of Directors. He succeeds Brad Johnson, who will remain the company's CFO. Paquette joined the company in October 2000 as a cash manager. He was promoted to assistant treasurer in 2003. Prior to joining REI, he spent time with both First Data Corp and Aetna Life Insurance Co.

McDermott International Inc. named Mike Taff CFO of the $4.1 billion engineering and construction company, with headquarters in Houston. Taff, 44, succeeds Francis S. Kalman, who intends to retire September 30. Taff joined the company in June 2005 as vice president and chief accounting officer. During his career, Taff has served as vice president and CFO at HMT Inc., a private engineering and construction company, as well as at Philip Services Corp. as vice president and corporate controller.

Prologis has appointed William E. Sullivan CFO of the $2.7 billion owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities, based in Denver. Sullivan, 52, succeeds Dessa M. Bokides, who resigned to pursue other opportunities. Prior to Prologis, Sullivan spent 18 years with Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., where he served as CFO and executive vice president of capital investments and technology. He departed from Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. in 2001 to pursue the CEO position with SiteStuff Inc. He left SiteStuff in 2005.

World Fuel Services Corp. announced the appointment of Ira M. Birns as CFO of the $10.8 billion aviation and land fuel provider, with headquarters in Miami. Birns, 44, succeeds acting CFO Francis X. Shea, who will continue in his role as executive vice president and chief risk and administrative officer. Birns joins World Fuel Services Corp. after spending 18 years with Arrow Electronics Inc., where he was an essential part of management while serving as vice president, treasurer and vice president of investor relations.