John R. Belk

Background

Belk, John R. Son of Thomas M. Belk and Katherine Belk Cook.

Education

Bachelor in Economics, Political science, University North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Master of Business Administration, University Virginia.

Career

Various positions Irving Trust Company, 1981—1983. Management trainee Belk Inc., North Carolina, 1986, buyer, merchandise manager, Matthews Belk store, 1986—1989, store manager, Monroe Belk store, 1989—1990, vice president, director Charlotte, 1990—1992, senior vice president, 1992—1997, president, finance, system and operations, 1998—2004. President, chief operating officer Belk, Inc., since 2004.

Board directors Alltel Corporation, Bank of America Corporation, Ruddick Corporation.

Achievements

• John R. Belk has been listed as a noteworthy retail executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Control Young Men’s Christian Association, United Way Central Carolinas.

Connections

Father:

Thomas M. Belk

Mother:

Katherine Belk Cook