Norman Stuart Matthews

Background

Matthews, Norman Stuart was born on January 13, 1933 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Martin W. and Charlotte (Cohen) Matthews.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University Master of Business Administration, Harvard University.

Career

Partner, Beacon Marketing and Advertising Associations, New York City, 1956-1971; senior vice president, Broyhill Furniture Company, Lenoir, North Carolina, 1971-1973; senior vice president, E.J. Korvettes, New York City, 1973-1978; chairman, chief Executive officer, Gold Circle Stores, Columbus, Ohio., 1978-1982; vice chairman, Federated Department Stores, Cincinnati, from 1982; president, chief operating officer, Federated Department Stores, Cincinnati, 1987-1988; retail consultant, Federated Department Stores, Cincinnati, since 1988. Director Progressive Corporation, Cleveland, Loehmann's, New York City, Finlay Fine Jewelry, New York City, Lechters Inc., New Jersey, Toys 'R' Us, Paramus, New Jersey.

Connections

Married Joanne Banks, June 11, 1956. Children: Gary S., Jeffrey B., Patricia A.

Father:

Martin W. Matthews

Mother:

Charlotte (Cohen) Matthews

Spouse:

Joanne Banks

child:

Gary S. Matthews

child:

Jeffrey B. Matthews

child:

Patricia A. Matthews