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President, Nordstrom, Incorporated

Nationality: American.

Born: 1961, in Washington.

Education: University of Washington, 1982.

Family: Son of Bruce Nordstrom (chairman of Nordstrom, Incorporated).

Career: Nordstrom, Incorporated, 1974–1983, stockperson, then salesman in the women's shoe division; 1983–1987, buyer; 1987–1988, merchandise manager for women's shoes for Nordstrom Rack, the Place Two division, and the Alaska stores; 1988–1991, merchandise manager for women's shoes for stores in Washington and Alaska; 1991–1995, vice president and general manager of the Washington and Alaska region, overseeing...