Frank Bracken has served as a director since March 15, 2006, the effective date of the Share Exchange Agreement. Mr. Bracken retired from Haggar Clothing Co. in 2005. He had served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Haggar Clothing Co. since July 20, 1994, becoming the first non-Haggar family member in the company's 75-year history to assume that responsibility. Mr. Bracken served his entire 42-year professional career at Haggar, joining the company as a management trainee in 1963. In 1971, he was named Regional Sales Manager, in 1976 he was named Vice President/National Sales Manager, and then earned the title of Senior Vice President of Sales and Merchandising in 1984. In 1988, all marketing functions were added to that responsibility and he was named Senior Vice President of Marketing. In 1991, he added the responsibilities of Domestic and International Manufacturing, Private Label Products and the Horizon Group, Haggar's division for mass market retailers and was named Executive Vice President. In 1994, he assumed the position of President and COO. Mr. Bracken sits on the Chancellor's Advisory Committee at the University of North Texas (UNT) and serves on the UNT Foundation Board, Athletic Board, and College of
Business Advisory Board. He was honored as Distinguished UNT Alumnus in 1995. He is the Board Chair on the National Board for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and serves as Board Development Chair for Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas. Mr. Bracken serves on numerous other industry and charitable boards. |