Michaels Stores, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has established an interim Office of the Chief Executive Officer to provide ongoing leadership and continuity for the business in the absence of CEO John Menzer who suffered a stroke in April. The Office of the CEO will be filled by Lew Klessel, Managing Director with Bain Capital Partners, LLC, and Charles “Chuck” Sonsteby, Michaels’ Chief Financial Officer. Klessel and Sonsteby will temporarily assume the responsibilities of the CEO and will report directly to the Board of Directors.
Michael Miller of the Eastman’s rep group in Southern California is happy to announce that his wife Julianne gave birth to a baby boy on May 7th. His name is Noah (after Michael’s grandfather) James (Grandpa Ken Eastman’s middle name) Miller.
Spotted at the NAMTA show in Orlando was Jerry Applegate who is back as Masterpiece Canvas’ sales manager after a 6-year hiatus in San Francisco’s construction industry.
Rondi Potter and Coni Stroud, owners of Art Connection in Coos Bay, OR have relocated to a fantastic new spot in town. Here is a shot of their eye-catching new street sign.
