NASFM announces 2007 retail council.
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Consisting of 42 members, NASFM Retail Council will help guide NASFM's retail-focused programs including annual Retail Design Awards, buyers' guide, online database of retail environments suppliers, and association's conference programming at retail events such as GlobalShop, StoreXpo, and NADI Shoptalks. Members will also support NASFM's buyer and specifier's website and other services and campaigns directed at retail store planners, designers, and visual merchandisers.
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2007 NASFM Retail Council Announced
Hollywood, Fla. (January 4, 2007)-NASFM is pleased to introduce its 42 retail council members to the industry. This year's council of leading retailers will help guide NASFM's retail-focused programs-the annual Retail Design Awards, buyers' guide, online database of retail environments suppliers, the association's conference programming at retail events such as GlobalShop, StoreXpo and NADI Shoptalks, NASFM's buyer and specifier's web site, and other services and campaigns directed at retail store planners, designers, visual merchandisers, and other specifiers and purchasers of products for retail environments. Congratulations go out to all council members.
NASFM's 2007 Retail Council:
Christine Belich, Vice President, Visual Merchandising, Sony Style
Judith Bell, Group Manager, MAGIC, Target
Bevan Bloemendaal, Senior Director, Global Creative Services, The Timberland Co.
Jackie Bonic, Vice President, Store Development and Real Estate, Liquor Control Board of Ontario
Timothy W. Brannon, Executive Vice President, Operations, The Athlete's Foot Group Inc.
Ron Brunette, Vice President, Store Environments, Circuit City
David Deason, Vice President, Real Estate, Construction, and Site Selection, Barnes & Noble
Aaron Duncan, Senior Vice President and Creative Director, Global Licensing, Playboy Enterprises Inc.
Joseph P. Flaherty, Operating Vice President, Construction, Federated Department Stores
Ron Gerard, Manager, Store Fixtures and Retail Merchandising, Sprint PCS
Joe Goodbaum, Vice President, Corporate Stores, TELUS
Richard Hamori, General Manager, Store Planning, Design, and Construction, Hudson's Bay Co.
Kelly Harlin, Director, Merchandising Development, Nintendo of America Inc.
Jim Harte, Director, Retail Design and Construction, Stride Rite
David Hicks, Store Planning, Merchandising and Communications, Canadian Tire Corp.
James Hilyard, Director, Store Environments and Visual Merchandising, Golfsmith International
Rob Jordahl, Senior Vice President, Store Planning and Construction, Belk Store Services Inc.
Tom Jowett, Vice President, Design and Development, Bass Pro Shops Inc.
Ralph Kientz, Director, FF&E Purchasing, Wild Oats Markets Inc.
Tracy Lindsey, Senior Director, Construction, Church's Chicken
Linda Lombardi, Director, Shop Design, Store Planning, and Visual Merchandising, Ann Taylor
Paul Loux, Retail Design Director, Nike
Bob McBrinn, Director, Administrative Services and New Store Development, Stage Stores Inc.
Michael C. McTamney, Assistant Vice President, Property Management, The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack
Karen Meskey-Wilson, Divisional Vice President, Store Design and Planning, Federated Department Stores
Peter Moore, Director, Store Design and Construction, Holt Renfrew & Co. Ltd.
Russell Nishimoto, Concept Design Manager, Global Design and Architecture, Starbucks Coffee Co./Seattle Coffee Co.
Alvin R. Rodgers, Vice President, Store Design and Construction, Dollar Tree Stores Inc.
Paul Schleef, Director, Store Planning, Michael's Stores Inc.
Steve Szumlanski, Senior Manager, Store Planning, Chico's FAS Inc.
Michael Trowbridge, Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Supply OFI/Construction, GAP Inc.
Bob Waddell, Vice President, Purchasing, Limited Brands Inc.
Jennifer Zedic, Senior Manager, Visual Presentation, Zellers Inc.
Bink Zengel, Director, Design, Luxottica Retail Group
In addition to the general council members listed above, eight retail council members have been selected to sit on the council's Executive Committee. The Retail Council's Executive Committee directs NASFM's retail programs, including strategizing the best role for retailers within NASFM's organization of retail environments providers, including suppliers of store fixtures and visual presentations products, contract designers, and suppliers of materials and equipment for the retail environments industry.
Executive Committee of NASFM's Retail Council
Michael Cape, Vice President, Brand Marketing, JCPenney Corp.
James Damian, Senior Vice President, Experience Development Group, Best Buy
Christian Davies, Vice President, Retail Design Strategy/Creative Director, FRCH Design Worldwide
Ray Ehscheid, Vice President, Brand Manager, Bank of America Corp.
Ignaz Gorischek, Vice President Stores, Visual, Planning, and Design, The Neiman Marcus Group Inc.
Ted Jacobs, Creative Director, Retail/Studio 585, Gensler
Lynn Knutson, Visual Merchandising Program Manager, Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
Anthony J. Mancini, Senior Vice President, Capital Improvements, MGM Mirage Design Group
The industry's sincerest appreciation goes out to these individuals for their leadership and commitment. For photographs and biographies of each, visit http://retailfix.com/RAC.cfm
About NASFM
Founded in 1956 and based in Hollywood, Fla., NASFM has stood for quality and professionalism for 50 years. NASFM members are proven industry leaders-companies that are well known for excellent craftsmanship, topflight service, and cutting-edge innovation. Member companies offer a full range of products and services for retail environments, and include store fixture suppliers, retail design firms, suppliers of visual presentation products, and suppliers of materials and equipment for the retail environments industry. Member capabilities extend beyond fixture manufacturing to include importing, exporting, consolidating, installing, project management, engineering, design, and more. More information about NASFM and its members is available by calling 954-893-7300 or visiting www.nasfm.org.
