Background
Hester, Harris Ryland was born on April 25, 1942 in Columbus, Mississippi, United States. Son of Harris Ryland and Mabel (Bernreuter) Hester.
Hester, Harris Ryland was born on April 25, 1942 in Columbus, Mississippi, United States. Son of Harris Ryland and Mabel (Bernreuter) Hester.
Bachelor, Mississippi State University, 1964; advanced management program, Harvard University, 1984.
Buyer, Goudchaux's, Baton Rouge, 1965-1971;
salesman, Arrow Shirt Company, Birmingham, Alabama, 1971-1972;
merchandise manager, Arrow Shirt Company. New York City, 1973-1976;
vice president merchandising, Arrow Shirt Company. New York City, 1977-1982;
vice president sales, Arrow Shirt Company.
New York City, 1982-1983;
executive vice president marketing, Arrow Shirt Company. New York City, 1983-1984;
president, Arrow Shirt Company. New York City, 1984-1986;
president, Cluett, Peabody & Company, Inc., New York City, since 1986.
Member American Apparel Manufacturing Association (board directors, vice chairman since 1990).
Married Mary Elizabeth Webb, May 31, 1944. Children: Daphne, Wendy, Timothy, Harris, Maura.