PICKERINGTON, Ohio,
Feb. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- R. G. Barry Corporation (Nasdaq: DFZ) announced
today that in concert with the Company's succession plan following
the death of its Chairman of the Board Gordon Zacks, the Board of
Directors has elected David P. Lauer
as Interim Lead Director. Mr. Lauer will assume the
leadership of the Board for the immediate future. He
currently serves as Chair of the Nominating and Governance
Committee and is a member of the Audit and Compensation
Committees. He has been a member of the Board since
2003.
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"Gordy's passion for R.G. Barry
was unsurpassed," said Mr. Lauer. "He inspired us all with his
boundless energy, enthusiasm and tireless commitment to our
customers, shareholders and employees. His knowledge of the
business and our customers was a tremendous resource to our
management group and the Board. Gordy remained focused on the
Company's business until the end and will be greatly missed by all
who had the privilege of knowing him."
Mr. Lauer served as Acting Chief Financial Officer of The
Ohio State University's Medical Center
from 2004 to 2006. He was President and Chief Operating
Officer of Bank One, Columbus, NA from 1997 to 2001; and was Office
Managing Partner of the Columbus office of Deloitte & Touche
LLP from 1989-1997. He also formerly served as a member
of the board of directors of Deloitte & Touche LLP from 1988 to
1995. Mr. Lauer's past board service also includes Huntington
Bancshares Incorporated, Wendy's International, Inc., Tim Hortons
Inc. and Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. He has been a
Certified Public Accountant since 1968.
About RG Barry
RG Barry develops accessories brands
that provide fashionable, solution-oriented products for a great
life. Our primary brands include: Dearfoams slippers dearfoams.com;
baggallini handbags, totes and travel accessories baggallini.com;
and Foot Petals premium insoles and comfort products
footpetals.com. To learn more, visit us at rgbarry.com.
SOURCE R.G. Barry Corporation