Yes Lowes that is all you did, you didn't trim the Fat you just got rid of the Muscles that built you.
Companies should check Linkden as many of those Long Term Muscle Experienced Company Builders are on there, snatch these folks up and Watch Your Company take off, Lowes Loss and Your Gain!
Home Depot person put out there that Lowes made the biggest mistake, Asms and other positions are an asset, even at the expense they are paid. So go get em'... Take a walk in Lowes stores and start scouting these Dept Mgrs that have a year too while your at it! Kick some company butt and get these people in, you won't regret it that's for sure!