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Kailas J. Rao, PhD - Chairman & CEO Previously Dr. Rao was a founder, Chairman and President of Industar Digital PCS, a digital cellular telecommunications provider established in March 1995. Kailas later sold Industar to ATT Wireless in 2000. From April 1993 to July 1996 Kailas was a partner of Glaisner, Schilffarth, Grande & Schnoll, Ltd., the parent of GS2 Securities, Inc., an investment-banking boutique based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1981 Kailas founded Computer Bay, a retail computer company. By 1992 when Kailas sold Computer Bay, they had over 350 computer center franchises and resellers in 44 states and Canada. Kailas has a PhD in accounting from the University of Oklahoma.
Becky Rao - Senior Vice President Becky holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sam Houston State University and a Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma. Her professional career included four years as Administrative Assistant to the Honorable Leo H. Whinery, Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of Norman, Oklahoma, and Professor of Law at the University of Oklahoma. In addition, she was the Graduate Program Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean, School of Nursing, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Sheena Goldblatt - Director of Beauty & Luxury Sheena's first foray into beauty was at the age of six, when she rubbed black shoe polish on her poodle to make her coat shiny. Despite the traumatic scolding she received, she grew up and pursued a career in the beauty industry. As VP of Merchandising for a chain of regional lifestyle stores, she learned the fine art of trendspotting and retail management, while creating a retail experience that was known for its eclectic mix and innovative events. In 2001, her self-created line of aromatherapy products, Tend Blends, debuted in Neiman Marcus, Barneys, Takashimaya, and Nordstrom. Listed as one of the "Hot Trends of 2003" in Entrepreneur Magazine, Tend Blends grew to having over 75 retail doors in two years.
Mary Rech - Director of Salon & Retail Mary brings over 16 years of sales and marketing experience to the Isle of Dogs team, most recently as the Director of Distribution Sales for TEKLYNX International, a division of Brady Corporation. Mary was responsible for developing domestic distribution marketing programs and generating all new South American business. From 1990-1999 Mary held various sales positions in the computer reseller industry including Senior National Account Manager. Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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