Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW), Mooresville, NC, has named Joseph M. McFarland III executive vice president, stores, effective August 15.

McFarland will oversee the North, South and West divisions, Orchard Supply Hardware, pro and services businesses, operations engineering, and asset protection for the organization. He will report to Marvin R. Ellison, president and CEO.

McFarland brings more than 25 years’ experience to the job, including more than two decades at The Home Depot. He was most recently executive vice president and chief customer officer at JC Penney.