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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  • Portrait of President and CEO Cindy Watson, a light skinned, blonde haired woman holding a white cane.

    Letter from President and CEO Cindy Watson

    June 15th, 2021

    Despite all the difficulties and negative impacts caused by COVID-19, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. persevered and remained robust, focused, and ever more dedicated to its mission.

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    Mae Mullen Becomes First Female DeafBlind CNC Operator

    November 20th, 2020

    When we feature the success stories of the Lighthouse, or highlight a program that needs community support, we interview employees and community members, and collaboratively write their story with them. On occasion, we get [...]

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    How the LyftUp Program is Filling Public Transportation Gap

    August 12th, 2020

    In uncertain times, vulnerable communities can become even more isolated. For people who are blind, DeafBlind, or blind with other disabilities, navigating a world plagued with coronavirus can be challenging, costly, and dangerous. As [...]