Columbia Business Times Archive

You were CEO of MBS Textbook Exchange for more than 30 years. When you sold the company to Barnes and Noble earlier this year, was it hard to...

Your grandfather, Jack Sr., is the company’s president and owner. Can you tell us a little bit about how you came into the family business? During my college...

First things first, tell us a little bit about what you do. The deck is increasingly stacked against individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses who are losing out to...

How has the job applicant pool changed in recent years? The pool is constantly changing; however, what we’ve seen lately is less and less folks going into skilled...

  Restoration Eye Care recently moved into the new Forum Medical Park, which you also own. Tell us about the new digs: We designed our new facility to...

What does your job entail? As transit superintendent, I am tasked with the day-to-day management of the bus service for the city. I am involved in planning as...

What is your role in the organization? Manager of member services. I oversee member relations, energy efficiency programs, energy audits, media relations, community activities, marketing, and Boone Electric...