Study Group: Former C-level Executives in the Consumer Goods & Services Councils in Member Programs(?)

David Workman is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of PRO Buying Group, where he has worked since 2006. PRO Buying Group serves to coordinate merchandising, marketing and other business services for a group of independent retailers representing over $2.0 billion in consumer electronics...

William Sherlock has served as a member of the Nevada Gold and Casinos Board of Directors since October 2007. He's also a Board Manager at Foxwoods Development Company. Previously, he was President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort and Casino until January 2007. Foxwoods is the world’s largest casino with...

Michael Coppola was the President and Chief Executive Officer at Advance Auto Parts until May 2007. He was responsible for authoring the company's marketing philosophy and created their strategic plan through 2010. Mr. Coppola held several senior roles at Advance, including EVP and COO from 2003 to...

Andreas Kurz was Chief Executive Officer of 7 For All Mankind, the US leader in premium denim, until December 2005. Mr. Kurz is currently the Owner of Akari Enterprises, a retail consultancy, where he has worked since April 2006. At Akari Enterprises, Mr. Kurz specializes in international distribution,...

Perry Odak was President & CEO of Wild Oats Markets until October 2006. Mr. Odak had oversight for all functions of sales, operations, and development for the 110-unit natural food supermarket chain with annual sales in excess of $1.1B. Prior to this position, he served as President & CEO of Ben & Jerry's...

Seth Johnson was CEO of Pacific Sunwear from 2005 until 2006. Pacific Sunwear is a $1.4 billion teen retailer with over 1000 stores. Previously Mr. Johnson was the CFO of Abercrombie & Fitch from 1992 until 1998 and COO from 1999 to 2004. In his roles at Abercrombie & Fitch he was involved in the growth...

Jean-Pierre James Elsener is Owner of Elsener Consulting & Trading LLC, a jewelry, cosmetics and accessories manufacturer, where he has worked since January 2006. He has more than seven years of experience as board member of an international sanitary equipment manufacturer. He was Managaing Director...

Randall Spak is an Independent Consultant. He has been Senior Vice President at Jackson Furniture company, a TN upholstery manufacturer, from July 2006-May 2008. Mr. Spak was also the President and Chief Executive Officer at Lane Furniture Industries, a subsidiary of Furniture Brands International,...