Best Products Co., Inc.

Industry: Retail-store company

Description

Best Products was a chain of American catalog showroom retail stores founded by Sydney and Frances Lewis, formerly headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. It was founded in 1957 and went out of business in 1997. Ceased operations: 1997 Founder: Sydney Lewis Founded: 1957 Headquarters: Richmond, VA Fate: Liquidation

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Best Products Co., Inc. Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Norman Cox Norman Cox Greater Atlanta Area Details
Norman Cox's Best Products Co., Inc. Experience March 1973 - November 1975
Job Senior Vice President Consulting at Consultants and Builders.com
Industry Construction
Experience
Consultants and Builders, Inc.   March 2009 - Present
Brand Partners, Inc.   March 2008 - March 2009
HBE Corporation  March 2000 - March 2008
Conceptual Developments Corporation   November 1975 - May 2000
Telmark LLC   March 1998 - March 2000
North American Funding   May 1990 - March 1998
Long Manufacturing N.C., Inc.   March 1979 - May 1990
Best Products Co., Inc.   March 1973 - November 1975
FCX, Inc.   May 1969 - March 1973
U. S. Army   November 1970 - May 1972

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Contractors, Construction, New Business Development, Sales Management, Banking, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Project Planning, Project Management, Business Development, Sales, Retail, Management, Strategy, Negotiation, Budgets, Leadership

Education
North Carolina State University   1965 — 1969
BS, Agricultrual Engineering/Agricultural Economics

Clemson University

Lisa Wasserman Lisa Wasserman Greater Chicago Area Details
Lisa Wasserman's Best Products Co., Inc. Experience 1990 - 1991
Job Finance & Accounting Leader | Strategic Business Partner | Developing and Leading Teams
Industry Accounting
Experience
American Hospital Association  January 2015 - Present
Consulting at Various organizations   2014 - 2014
American Board of Medical Specialties  2011 - 2014
Congregation Solel  2008 - 2014
Appraisal Institute  2006 - 2010
Appraisal Institute  1998 - 2006
Appraisal Institute  1994 - 1998
Mediatech, Inc. (currently DG FastChannel)   1991 - 1994
Best Products Co., Inc.   1990 - 1991
Ernst & Young  1987 - 1990

Skills
Due Diligence, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Internal Controls, Accounting, Auditing, GAAP, Finance, Strategy, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, External Audit, Internal Audit, Strategic Financial..., Analysis, Management, Leadership, Executive Management

Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   1983 — 1987
BS

Indiana University Bloomington   1983 — 1987
BS

CPA
CPA

Dave Winter Dave Winter Richmond, Virginia Area Details
Dave Winter's Best Products Co., Inc. Experience September 1975 - December 1997
Job Principal, Winter HR Consulting, LLC
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Winter HR Consulting, LLC   July 2009 - Present
Psychological Consultants, Inc.   June 2009 - Present
Robins School of Business, University of Richmond   July 2010 - Present
Chesapeake Corporation  December 1997 - May 2009
Best Products Co., Inc.   September 1975 - December 1997

Skills
Organizational..., Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Executive Coaching, Career Development, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Resume Writing, Employee Relations, Training, Management Consulting, Human Resources, HR Consulting, Change Management, Deferred Compensation, Employment Law, Employee Engagement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Instructor-led Training, Workforce Planning, Team Building, Management, Consulting, Career Counseling, Workshop Facilitation, Onboarding, Strategy, Management Development, Executive Management, 360 Feedback, Employee Training, Conflict Resolution, Organizational Design, Interviews, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Career Management, Staff Development

Education
University of Richmond - Robins School of Business   1992 — 1994
MBA, Business

University of Virginia   1971 — 1975
BA, Psychology

Johnson Childress III Johnson Childress III Richmond, Virginia Area Details
Johnson Childress III's Best Products Co., Inc. Experience November 1985 - June 1991
Job Tax Consulting Professional
Industry Financial Services
Experience
T. Johnson Childress CPA   January 2013 - Present
Markel Corporation  July 1991 - January 2013
Best Products Co., Inc.   November 1985 - June 1991

Skills
CPA since 1977, Corporate Income Tax, Experience In All Taxes, Domestic Income Taxes, Int'l Income Tax, Income Tax Accounting, Hiring & Training Staff, Member of AICPA, Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Preparation, Management Consulting, Accounting, Tax Advisory, CPA, Auditing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Planners, IRS, Payroll, Tax Accounting, State Tax, Sales & Use Tax, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Property Tax, Tax Research, GAAP, SEC filings, S Corporations, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, International Tax, Insurance, Tax Returns, Partnership Taxation, Due Diligence, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cash Flow Forecasting, Transfer Pricing, Strategic Financial..., FIN 48, FASB, Sales Tax, Cash Flow, US Tax, Statutory Accounting, Accountants

Education
Virginia Commonwealth University   1984 — 1986
Masters of Taxation

University of Richmond   1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting

John B. Marek John B. Marek Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
John B. Marek's Best Products Co., Inc. Experience July 1986 - September 1988
Job Director of BRE & Marketing for Statesville Regional Development, Outdoor Enthusiast, Maker, Grower and Writer
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Statesville Regional Development   May 2007 - Present
Mitchell Community College  May 2007 - Present
Market Path Consultants, LLC   June 2004 - December 2008
Town of Huntersville Parks & Recreation Department   December 2004 - December 2007
R.S. Byrnes Associates, Inc.   October 1998 - May 2004
CADD Concepts, Inc.   February 1996 - September 1998
Visco, Inc.   February 1995 - February 1996
High Quality Plastics, Inc.   May 1989 - February 1995
Fox Software  September 1988 - April 1989
Best Products Co., Inc.   July 1986 - September 1988

Skills
Web 2.0, Economic Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Business Analysis, BRE Program..., Salesforce.com, Facebook Marketing, Blog Marketing, Twitter Marketing, Google Adwords, Location Intelligence, Corporate Branding, Industrial Recruiting, Corporate Communications, Grant Writing, Graphic Design, Writing, LinkedIn Marketing, Email Marketing, Corporate Training, Leadership Development, Site Selection, LinkedIn, Market Research, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Recruiting, Career Counseling, Social Media, Advertising, Business Development, CRM, Management, Marketing, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Public Speaking, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Strategy, Training, Fundraising

Education
Bowling Green State University   1983 — 1985
B.S., Business Administration

Ohio University   1980 — 1983
Communications, Business

Port Clinton High School   1976 — 1980
College Prep

Bob Rakoci Bob Rakoci Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Bob Rakoci's Best Products Co., Inc. Experience 1993 - 1996
Job Independent HR "Comp"sultant/ Contractor/ Project Manager
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Compensation Consultant/Contractor/Project Manager   February 2015 - Present
Norandex Building Materials Distribution (Division of Saint-Gobain)   April 2012 - January 2015
Norandex Building Materials Distribution (Division of Saint-Gobain)   January 2009 - April 2012
Aleris International  July 2007 - January 2009
Lamson & Sessions  January 2002 - July 2007
Akron Summit Community Action  2001 - 2002
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority  2000 - 2001
Best Products Co., Inc.   1993 - 1996
Best Products Co, Inc  1981 - 1993
Higbee Company   1971 - 1981

Skills
Personnel Recruiting, Compensation, Job Evaluation, Payroll, Employee/Labor Relations, HRIS, Benefits, Employee Benefits, Personnel Selection, Deferred Compensation, Leadership, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, FMLA, Hiring, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Training, Employee Relations, Personnel Management, Job Analysis, Change Management, Job Descriptions, Talent Management, Salary, College Recruiting, Performance Management, Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Employee Training, New Hire Orientations, Benefits Administration, HR Policies, Team Building, Applicant Tracking..., Compensation & Benefits, Temporary Placement, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Compensation Planning, Compensation Structures, Sales Compensation

Education
John Carroll University   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science, Psychology

The University of Akron

John F. Kates, SPHR, SHRM-SCP John F. Kates, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Richmond, Virginia Area Details
John F. Kates, SPHR, SHRM-SCP's Best Products Co., Inc. Experience May 1995 - March 1997
Job Senior HR Consultant at The Fahrenheit Group
Industry Human Resources
Experience
The Fahrenheit Group  September 2014 - Present
SHRM Virginia   January 2015 - Present
BB&T - BB&T Securities, LLC   August 2004 - July 2014
RESOURCE Workforce Investment Board   July 2009 - June 2012
First Virginia Banks, Inc.   March 2000 - August 2004
Perdue Farms, Inc.   September 1997 - February 2000
Best Products Co., Inc.   May 1995 - March 1997
Goldsmith's Department Stores   May 1992 - May 1995
Thalhimers  February 1978 - April 1992
WNOS Radio / WFMY- TV   1972 - 1978

Skills
Employee Relations, Strategic Planning, Onboarding, Mergers, Organizational..., Talent Management, Change Management, Personnel Management, Team Building, Succession Planning, Staff Development, Recruiting, Program Management, Coaching, Performance Management, Career Development, Employee Benefits, Conflict Resolution, Hiring, Training, Policy, Strategy, Leadership Development, HRIS, Executive Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Leadership, Interviews, Management Consulting, Benefits Administration, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Business Development, Applicant Tracking..., Executive Management, Retail, Time Management, Employee Engagement, Business Strategy, Quality Assurance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Human Resources, Presentations, Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Training, Organizational..., College Recruiting

Education
Francis Marion University   1998 — 2000
BGS, Arts and Humanities (Concentrations in Business & Literature)

University of Memphis   1994 — 1995
Various, Organizational Development

High Point University   1984 — 1984

Guilford Technical Community College   1975 — 1977
Business Administration

Janet Garrett Janet Garrett Richmond, Virginia Details
Janet Garrett's Best Products Co., Inc. Experience August 1994 - April 1996
Job Vice President, Human Resources at Genworth
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Genworth  April 2008 - Present
Genworth  August 2007 - April 2008
Genworth  March 2004 - August 2007
GE Capital  September 2002 - March 2004
GE Capital  November 1998 - September 2002
GE Capital  February 1998 - November 1998
Capital One  December 1996 - February 1998
Capital One  April 1996 - December 1996
Best Products Co., Inc.   August 1994 - April 1996
Best Products Co., Inc.   February 1991 - August 1994

Skills
Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Insurance, Organizational..., Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Change Management

Education
Strayer University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, summa cum laude

John Moffitt John Moffitt Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
John Moffitt's Best Products Co., Inc. Experience June 1977 - May 1995
Job Managing Director at Karabus Management
Industry Retail
Experience
Karabus Management  April 2007 - Present
Family Dollar  2000 - Present
Family Dollar Stores  June 2000 - April 2007
E3 Corporation  May 1995 - June 2000
IBM Corporation  June 1990 - May 1995
Best Products Co., Inc.   June 1977 - May 1995
Thalheimer Brothers' Department Stores   June 1971 - June 1977

Education
University of Richmond - Robins School of Business   1977 — 1980
MBA, Management Science - Quantitative Methods

University of Richmond - Robins School of Business   1975 — 1977
BS, Management Science

Don Stoller Don Stoller Richmond, Virginia Area Details
Don Stoller's Best Products Co., Inc. Experience 1976 - 1996
Job EVP Operations and Sales Support at Healthcare IQ
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Healthcare IQ  March 2012 - Present
Demandata Systems   March 2012 - March 2013
Owens & Minor  September 1996 - March 2012
Best Products Co., Inc.   1976 - 1996

Skills
Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Process Improvement, Analytics, Supply Chain, Hospitals, Vendor Management, Sales Operations, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, Logistics, Strategy, Data Warehousing, Business Analysis, Clinical Research, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Operations Management, Software Development, Leadership, Healthcare Information..., Business Development

Education
James Madison University   1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Computer Science

Brad Rivard Brad Rivard Green Bay, Wisconsin Area Details
Brad Rivard's Best Products Co., Inc. Experience January 1987 - January 1991
Job Senior Accountant Shopko Stores
Industry Accounting
Experience
Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC   January 1999 - January 2015
Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC   January 1992 - January 1999
Best Products Inc.  January 1991 - 1992
Best Products Co., Inc.   January 1987 - January 1991
Best Products Co., Inc.   January 1985 - January 1987
Gelco Corp/GE Fleet   1983 - 1985

Skills
Retail, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Accounting, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Internal Controls, P&L, Accounts Payable, General Ledger

Education
Bemidji State University   1972 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Sheila Bearden Sheila Bearden Redding, California Area Details
Sheila Bearden's Best Products Co., Inc. Experience 1980 - June 1988
Job General Manager at PPM Investments, Inc.
Industry Real Estate
Experience
PPM Investments, Inc.   November 1989 - Present
Northcoast Employer's Advisory Council   2000 - 2015
Eureka Chamber of Commerce   2000 - 2015
Soroptimist International of Humboldt Bay   1993 - 2015
Humboldt Association of Realtors   1989 - 2015
Best Products Co., Inc.   1980 - June 1988

Skills
Property Management, Investment Properties, Investors, Real Estate, Single Family Homes, Real Property, Marketing, Rentals, Condos, Relocation, Real Estate Development, Referrals, Residential Homes, Commercial Real Estate, Business Planning, Online Marketing, Property, Luxury, Operational Excellence, HUD, Brokerage, Rental Properties

Education
College of the Redwoods
Real Estate

Florida Community College at Jacksonville

Armand W. (Kip) Catanese Armand W. (Kip) Catanese San Francisco Bay Area Details
Armand W. (Kip) Catanese's Best Products Co., Inc. Experience 1974 - 1979
Job Experienced Human Resouces, Health & Safety Professional
Industry Chemicals
Experience
TBD  August 2011 - Present
General Chemical West, LLC   May 1995 - August 2011
International Paper Company  1993 - 1994
Domtar Gypsum, Inc.   1989 - 1993
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.   1986 - 1989
United States Steel Corporation  1979 - 1986
Best Products Co., Inc.   1974 - 1979

Skills
EHS, Occupational Health, Safety Management..., Industrial Hygiene, ISO, Environmental Compliance, Factory, Process Improvement, Ergonomics, Union, Process Safety, Employee Relations

Education
Cleveland State University   1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Labor and Industrial Relations

Marietta College   1970 — 1971

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