Ocean State Job Lot Vice President Bob Selle Named a 2026 Inspiring Leader
Recognition from Inspiring Workplaces Group and RADICL honors leaders who make a positive impact on colleagues and their organizations
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI, – November 12, 2026 — Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), home of Crazy Deals® and one of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic’s leading discount retail chains, is proud to announce that Bob Selle, Vice President, has been named a 2026 Inspiring Leader by Inspiring Workplaces Group, in partnership with RADICL.
The Inspiring Leaders Awards recognize individuals who go above and beyond to make a positive impact on their colleagues and organizations. Complementing the organization-focused Inspiring Workplaces Awards, the program celebrates leaders who foster trust, communicate with purpose, and help others reach their potential. Selle was nominated by colleagues who have seen the impact of his leadership firsthand.
“Throughout Bob’s tenure at Ocean State Job Lot, he has helped make our people-first values a key tenet of our company,” said Marc Perlman, CEO and Co-founder, Ocean State Job Lot. “He listens to associates, considers their needs, and challenges us to create a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We are proud to see him recognized for the positive impact he has made across our organization.”
OSJL’s people-first approach includes a focus on associate wellbeing, professional growth, and listening to associate feedback. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including competitive wages, healthcare and retirement plans, along with unique offerings such as a profit participation program, access to OSJL-owned vacation condominiums, and wellness days in addition to paid sick leave. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.
The individual recognition follows another year of workplace honors for OSJL. In 2026, the company ranked first in the Enterprise category for employers with 5,000 or more employees and seventh overall in the North American Inspiring Workplaces Awards, earning additional recognition for wellbeing, employee voice, inclusion and belonging, and employee experience. OSJL was also named to the Global Top 100 Inspiring Places to Work™ list for the fourth consecutive year and earned its sixth consecutive U.S. Best Managed Company designation.
For more information about the Inspiring Leaders Awards, visit www.inspiring-workplaces.com/awards/inspiringleaders/.
About Ocean State Job Lot:
Founded in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a growing, privately held discount retail chain with 177 stores in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, nearly 7,000 employees, and annual sales exceeding $900 million. OSJL shoppers find an ever-changing array of brand-name, first-quality merchandise at closeout prices, including household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products (holiday, gardening, patio, pool and beach supplies), and kitchen pantry staples at a fraction of their typical price.
The company was named a five-time “Best Employer” by Forbes® Magazine*, a six-time U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte, one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2024 by Newsweek, a five-time winner of the Inspiring Workplaces in North America Award, and a four-time Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces winner. Ocean State Job Lot is not affiliated with Forbes®.
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has a long history of philanthropic leadership, supporting numerous causes, including feeding the hungry, helping the homeless, assisting veterans and military families, aiding animal rescue, caring for children, advancing healthcare, supporting the arts, and promoting learning. The Foundation’s operational, administrative and overhead expenses are covered by Ocean State Job Lot, not the Foundation, ensuring that 100% of every dollar raised through the Foundation goes directly to helping those in need.
Ocean State Job Lot is headquartered in Quonset Point Business Park at 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Phone: 401-295-2672. Website: www.oceanstatejoblot.com.
