Background
Raff, Beryl B. was born in 1950.
Raff, Beryl B. was born in 1950.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Boston University. Master of Business Administration, Drexel University. Attended Executive Education, University Pennsylvania, 2007.
Various positions, senior vice president, general merchandising manager R.H. Macy & Company. President, jewelers Zale Corporation, 1994—1997, executive vice president, chief operating officer, 1997—1998, president, 1998—2001, Chief Executive Officer, 1999—2001, chairman, 2000—2001. General merchandise manager, Fine Jewelry division J.C. Penney Company, Inc., 2001—2009, senior vice president, Fine Jewelry division, 2001—2005, executive vice president, Fine Jewelry division, 2005—2009.
Chief Executive Officer, board directors Whitehall Jewelers Holdings, Inc., 2005. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Helzberg Diamond Shops, Inc., since 2009. Board directors Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., since 2001, Group 1 Automotive Inc., since 2007.
Vice chairman, executive director, North Texas chapter Make-A-Wish Foundation. Member International Women’s Forum Dallas, Women’s Corporation Directors, Women in the Boardroom. Board advisory Dallas Summer Musicals, Jewelers Circular Keystone.
Board directors Jewelers Vigilance Committee.