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Chief executive officer and chairman of the board, Dillard's

Nationality: American.

Born: June 16, 1945.

Education: University of Arkansas, BSBA, 1966; Harvard University, MBA, 1968.

Family: Son of William T. Dillard (deceased founder of Dillard's) and Alexa (homemaker; maiden name unknown); married Mandy (maiden name unknown).

Career: Dillard's, 1968–1973...