FORT WORTH, Texas, May 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Having been a member
of Calloway's Board of Directors since the company went public in
1991, Dr. Stanley Block announced
his retirement from the Board, effective May
1. David L. Alexander has
been elected by the Board to fill the unexpired term.
Jim Estill, founder and President
of Calloway's said, "I value Dr. Block's deep knowledge and
reliably steady hand. All of us at Calloway's will miss his
involvement on the Board."
Dr. Block offered the Calloway's founders guidance as they
developed their business plans in 1986. As a member of the
Calloway's Board, he provided invaluable strategic insights as the
company navigated the sometimes challenging business environment
from 1991 to the present.
Dr. Block currently holds the position of Emeritus Professor of
Finance at Texas Christian University.
At TCU he was named "Outstanding
Instructor" twice in the MBA program, as well as earning the
"Dean's Teaching Award" and the "Distinguished Teacher Award for
the M.J. Neely School of Business" in 2002. In 2006 he received the
"Chancellor's Award" as the University's Outstanding Professor.
David L. Alexander, a Certified
Public Accountant, is President and Founder of TCOBIZ Corporation.
Since 1993, TCOBIZ has consulted with senior management and owners
regarding strategic business planning, acquisitions, mentoring and
coaching. Mr. Alexander currently serves as Advisory Director to
several enterprises and is Chair of the Membership Committee of the
Full-Time MBA Program of Texas A&M
University.
Calloway's Nursery,
Inc. (PK:CLWY) is a 19-store garden center chain serving
both Dallas-Fort Worth (as
Calloway's Nursery) and
Houston (as Cornelius Nursery).
Calloway's Nursery, Inc. was named
the 2013 Alumni Business of the Year, by TCU Neeley School of
Business as well as Merchandiser of the Year, by Lawn and Garden
Retailer Magazine. Most recently Calloway's received the Summit
Award, the highest recognition bestowed by the Texas Nursery &
Landscape Association.
SOURCE Calloway's Nursery,
Inc.