Harry Egler, Chair

Harold Egler is a retired marketing executive with 40 years of experience working primarily with retail heritage companies (Pendleton Woolen Mills, Filson, Eddie Bauer and Lands’ End), media (Getty Images), and Non-Profit management (InterConnection).

Experienced in traditional direct marketing and current digital marketing and eCommerce, P&L management, and business analytics .  In the past, Harry has held the following titles – Vice President of Marketing, Global Vice President of Customer Intelligence, President, interim CEO, and CEO.

Harry has been on the board for the Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind since 2006 and served as interim CEO for 1 year to spearhead the search for a new Blind CEO.

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