Background
Bookshester, Dennis Steven was born on November 26, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Jack and Dorothy (Goldblatt) Bookshester.
Bookshester, Dennis Steven was born on November 26, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Jack and Dorothy (Goldblatt) Bookshester.
Bachelor of Science, University Alabama, 1960.
Sales executive to senior vice president merchandise Burdines, Miami, 1961—1977. President Sibley, Lindsey & Curr Division Associate Dry Goods, New York City, 1977—1978, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 1978—1982. President Caldor Division Associate Dry Goods, 1982—1983.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer department stores Carson Pirie Scott & Company, Chicago, 1983—1984, vice chairman, Chief Executive Officer retail group, 1984—1989. Board directors Midway Airlines, Chicago, Northwestern Corporation. Corporal United States Army, 1960-1966.
Trustee Latin School Chicago. Member of Young President' Organization.
Married Karen Schwartz Bookshester, July 2, 1967. Children: Allison, Jacklyn.