Footwear industry veteran dies suddenly
24/07/2012
Two Ten Footwear Foundation has announced the sudden death
of its chief financial officer, David Phillips, on July 16.
Mr Phillips devoted 28 years to the footwear industry,
serving 14 years at The Stride Rite Corporation in a series of progressively
responsible financial management positions, and for the past 14 years as VP of
finance and administration at Two Ten Footwear Foundation.
Mr Phillips attended Howard University, graduating in
1970 with a degree in business administration. He received his CPA in
Massachusetts while working for Coopers & Lybrand.
From there, he joined the footwear industry, beginning at
the Sperry Top-Sider division of Stride Rite in 1981.
Share this story:
