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Robert L.
McDowell has been a Director of FGX International Holdings Ltd. since 2007.
Previously, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Olan Mills, Inc. from January 2005 until his retirement in December 2007 and President and Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to December 2004.
Mr. McDowell was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. from 1993 to 1996 and Senior Vice President of Sears, Roebuck and Co. from 1989 to 1993 and Chief Financial Officer of Sears Direct Marketing from 1991 to 1993, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sears Specialty Merchandising from 1989 to 1991.
He served as Vice President of Corporate Development of May Department Stores Co. from 1983 to 1989 and Assistant Vice President of Fingerhut Corporation from 1978 to 1982 and held various financial management positions with TransWorld Airlines from 1968 to 1978.
Mr. McDowell received a Bachelor's degree from Bryant University and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Robert L. McDowell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Signal Home Health Care LLC
Signal Home Health Care LLC Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides skilled nursing, home care and physical, occupational and speech therapy services | President | - |
Former positions of Robert L. McDowell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Olan Mills, Inc.
Olan Mills, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides portrait photography services | Chairman | 01/12/2007 |
Visionworks of America, Inc.
Visionworks of America, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails optical goods and provides eye care services | Chairman | 01/01/1996 |
Tile Distributors of America, Inc.
Tile Distributors of America, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Tile Distributors of America, Inc. is a private company based in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The company was founded by Jeffrey T. Klenda. | Chairman | 01/01/1996 |
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Sears, Roebuck & Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department store chains | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1993 |
The May Department Stores Co.
The May Department Stores Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates retail distribution department stores | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1989 |
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| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
The May Department Stores Co.
The May Department Stores Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates retail distribution department stores | Retail Trade |
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Sears, Roebuck & Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department store chains | Retail Trade |
Visionworks of America, Inc.
Visionworks of America, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails optical goods and provides eye care services | Retail Trade |
FGX International Holdings Ltd.
FGX International Holdings Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Designs and markets non-prescription glasses and sunglasses | Health Technology |
Olan Mills, Inc.
Olan Mills, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides portrait photography services | Consumer Services |
The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Villanova University
Villanova University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Tile Distributors of America, Inc.
Tile Distributors of America, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Tile Distributors of America, Inc. is a private company based in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The company was founded by Jeffrey T. Klenda. | Distribution Services |
Fingerhut Cos., Inc.
Fingerhut Cos., Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Operates as an online retailer | Retail Trade |
Bryant University
Bryant University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Signal Home Health Care LLC
Signal Home Health Care LLC Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides skilled nursing, home care and physical, occupational and speech therapy services | Health Services |
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