BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$330.8M
- Private
- US
Dow Jones Description
We are the third largest operator of optical retail stores in the United States as measured by net revenues. We currently operate 408 stores in 36 states, offering a broad assortment of high-quality eyeglasses and other eye care products. We believe our value oriented pricing strategy differentiates us from our competitors in the optical retail industry. Substantially all of our stores carry between 1,100 and 1,500 different styles of branded, private label and non-branded frames, which we pair with advanced eyeglass lens and lens treatment technologies and offer to our customers at attractive prices. We provide extensive in-house lens processing capabilities in most of our stores, allowing those stores to offer our customers one-hour services on most prescriptions. Optometrists located within or adjacent to all of our stores provide convenient eye exams, which we believe results in strong customer loyalty and a consistent source of optical retail customers. We believe this comprehensive eye care offering, in combination with our value-oriented pricing strategy and marketing tag line Why Pay More?, represents a compelling value proposition to consumers. Our stores are located primarily in the Southwest, Midwest and Southeast, along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Coast and in the Pacific Northwest regions of the United States. ...
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
David HolmbergNumber of Employees 4,400
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Optical Goods Stores: 446130
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China's Moulin Global Eyecare Holdings Limited Completes Acquisition of Controlling Interest in Eye Care Centers of America
HONG KONG -- Asia's Largest Frame Manufacturer Adds #2 Optical Retail Chain In U.S. Moulin Global Eyecare Holdings Limited (Hang Seng stock code: 389), a world leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and retailing of eyewear, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 56% controlling interest...
Moulin Global Eyecare Holdings Limited and Golden Gate Capital Complete Acquisition of Controlling Interest in Eye Care Centers of America
SAN FRANCISCO -- Asia's Largest Frame Manufacturer Adds #2 Optical Retail Chain in U.S. Moulin Global Eyecare Holdings Limited, a world leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and retailing of eyewear, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 56% controlling interest in Eye Care Centers of...
Moulin and Golden Gate Capital Acquire Eye Care Centers of America, the Second Largest Optical Retail Chain in the US.
HONG KONG, December 3 /PRNewswire/ -- - Integrates the Largest Frame Manufacturer in Asia with the Most Powerful Value Proposition in the US Retail Market Moulin International Holdings Limited ("Moulin" / the "Group")(stock code: 389), a global leader in the manufacturing,...
Moulin and Golden Gate Capital Acquire Eye Care Centers of America, the Second Largest Optical Retail Chain in the US
HONG KONG -- Integrates the Largest Frame Manufacturer in Asia with the Most Powerful Value Proposition in the US Retail Market Moulin International Holdings Limited ("Moulin" / the "Group")(stock code: 389), a global leader in the manufacturing, distribution and retailing of eyewear, today announced that it has signed an...
Moulin International and Golden Gate Capital to Acquire Eye Care Centers of America from Thomas H. Lee Partners and Senior Management
SAN ANTONIO -- Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. ECCA, the second largest optical retail chain in the U.S., today announced that Thomas H. Lee Partners, its largest investor, and members of senior management have entered into a definitive agreement to sell the company to Moulin International Holdings Limited and...
Golden Gate Capital and Moulin International to Acquire Eye Care Centers of America
SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden Gate Capital announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Eye Care Centers of America, Inc ECCA, the second largest U.S. optical retail chain, in partnership with Moulin International Holdings Limited and ECCA management for $450 million. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| James J. Denny | President |
| Jennifer Kelley | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
| Jennifer L Taylor | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Jim N. Eisen | Chief Operating Officer |
| Charles M. Kellstadt | Executive Vice President of Store Operations |
| Nanette P Deturk | Executive Vice President, Finance |
| Daniel C Walker III | Senior Vice President of Store Operations |
| Daniel C. Walker III | Senior Vice President of Store Operations |
| Diana Beaufils | Senior Vice President, Store Operations |
| J Richard Llanes | Senior Vice President of Store Operations |
| Jim Carroll | Senior Vice President, Store Operations |
| John D Jordan | Senior Vice President of Store Operations |
| Linda L Lubecki | Senior Vice President of Store Operations |
| Robert A. Niemiec | Senior Vice President of Manufacturing |
| Shawn M. Dafforn | Senior Vice President, Store Operations |
| Daniel C. Walker III | Vice President of Store Operations |
| Daniel C. Walker III | Vice President of Store Operations |
| Daniel C. Walker III | Vice President of Store Operations |
| John Di Ianni | Regional Vice President of Operations |
| Robert T. Cox | Vice President, HR |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| David Holmberg | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President |
| Antoine G. Treuille | Board of Directors |
| Brett C Moraski | Board of Directors |
| David A Blandino | Board of Directors |
| Desmond Chiong | Board of Directors |
| Jesse T. Rogers | Board of Directors |
| Prescott H. Ashe | Board of Directors |
| Roderick J. Sutton | Board of Directors |
| William C. Springer | Board of Directors |
David L. Holmberg was named president and chief executive officer of HVHC Inc. on July 1, 2008. Holmberg also continues his role as chairman and chief executive officer of San Antonio, Texas-based Eye Care Centers of America (ECCA), a position he has held since January 2008. Holmberg brings a wealth of leadership background with a number of key retailers. Prior to arriving at ECCA, he was the Executive Vice President of Operations for Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., a leading national specialty retailer of crafting, decorating, and sewing products. Preceding his key role at Jo-Ann's he was the President of Cole Licensed Brands which encompassed more than 1,200 Sears Optical, Target Optical, BJ's Wholesale Clubs, Pearle Vision Canada and Sears Optical Canada. He also held several key management positions at Zale Corporation, most notably as the Executive Vice President of Store Operations and President of Zale's Canada. Mr. Holmberg holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas and is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President | Current |
| Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Operations | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Current |
Jim N. Eisen has served as our Chief Operating Officer since October 2008. He joined Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. in May 2008 as the Executive Vice President of Operations. Mr.Eisen comes to ECCA with a wealth of retail as well as optical experience. His most recent career was with Jo-Ann Stores as the Senior Vice President of Stores; overseeing the operations of 800 stores. From 2001 to 2006 Mr. Eisen was Vice President of Store Operations for Luxottica/Cole Licensed Brands, which included approximately 1,000 Sears Optical, Target Optical and BJ's Optical stores. Prior to that he held other senior level leadership positions at Zale Corporation.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Executive Vice President of Operations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Executive Vice President of Store Operations | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Regional Vice President of Store Operations | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Senior Vice President, Store Operations | Former |
| Circuit City | District Manager | Former |
Nanette P. DeTurk has served as a director and member of the Compensation Committee and Audit Committee since 2006. Ms. DeTurk is Executive Vice President, Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer for Highmark Inc. and has held various management positions with Highmark and its predecessor company, Pennsylvania Blue Shield, since 1993.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Highmark Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Highmark Inc. | Executive Vice President, Finance | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Finance | Current |
| Highmark Inc. | Treasurer | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Senior Vice President of Store Operations | Current |
Daniel C. Walker, III has served as a Senior Vice President of Store Operations since June 2000. From July 1998 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served as Vice President of Store Operations, overseeing the corporate office management of field operations. From 1992 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served in progressive operations positions culminating in Division General Operations Manager with Circuit City Stores, Inc.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Senior Vice President of Store Operations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Senior Vice President, Store Operations | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Regional Vice President of Store Operations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Senior Vice President of Store Operations | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Regional Vice President of Store Operations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Senior Vice President, Store Operations | Current |
| Store-Operations | Senior Vice President | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Regional Vice President of Store Operations | Current |
| The Musicland | General Manager | Former |
| Gateway Computers | Territory Director | Former |
| Gateway Computers | District Manager | Former |
| The Musicland | Market Leader | Former |
| Phar Mor, Inc. | Former | |
| Belmont University | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Senior Vice President of Store Operations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Senior Vice President of Store Operations | Current |
| University of Phoenix | BA In Business Management | Former |
Robert A. Niemiec has served as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing since December 2008, supervising our central lab and distribution center operations. From September 1992 through August 2006, Mr. Niemiec held various progressive management positions with Luxottica and Cole Vision overseeing optical manufacturing and distribution functions. Prior to 1992, Mr. Niemiec held key management roles at General Electric, Johnson & Johnson and Tenneco where he led initiatives in operational improvement, manufacturing expansion and new technology implementation.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Senior Vice President of Manufacturing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Senior Vice President, Store Operations | Current |
Daniel C. Walker, III has served as a Vice President of Store Operations since June 2000. From July 1998 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served as Vice President of Store Operations, overseeing the corporate office management of field operations. From 1992 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served in progressive operations positions culminating in Division General Operations Manager with Circuit City Stores, Inc.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Vice President of Store Operations | Current |
Daniel C. Walker, III has served as a Vice President of Store Operations since June 2000. From July 1998 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served as Vice President of Store Operations, overseeing the corporate office management of field operations. From 1992 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served in progressive operations positions culminating in Division General Operations Manager with Circuit City Stores, Inc.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Vice President of Store Operations | Current |
Daniel C. Walker, III has served as a Vice President of Store Operations since June 2000. From July 1998 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served as Vice President of Store Operations, overseeing the corporate office management of field operations. From 1992 to June 2000, Mr. Walker served in progressive operations positions culminating in Division General Operations Manager with Circuit City Stores, Inc.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Vice President of Store Operations | Current |
John Di Ianni joined Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. in August 2008 as a Regional Vice President of Operations, overseeing the management of approximately one-fifth of our stores. Prior to joining us, Mr. Di Ianni spent thirteen years in the vision industry with both Luxottica Retail and Cole National Corporation, holding various progressive operations positions culminating in Regional Vice President of Store Operations. Mr. DiIanni holds an MBA from Eastern University, B.A. from Cabrini College and an Associate's in Optical Sciences.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Regional Vice President of Operations | Current |
| Cole National Corporation | Former | |
| Eastern University | MBA | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Vice President, HR | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Human Resources Executive | Former |
Antoine G. Treuille has served as a director of Harris Interactive since January 2004. Mr. Treuille is Managing Partner of Altamont Capital Partners, LLC in New York City, a position he has held since June 2006. He also continues to serve as Executive Managing Partner of Mercantile Capital Partners in New York City, a position he has held since September 2000. Prior to Mercantile Capital Partners, Mr. Treuille was President of Charter Pacific Corporation, an investment banking firm he founded in New York City, from 1996 to 1998. Before that, he served in executive roles at Desai Capital Management, Entrecanales Y Travora Inc. and Citibank N.A. in New York City, as well as Le Credit Chimique in Paris, France. Mr. Treuille currently serves on the boards of Eramet and Societe Bic, both in Paris. Mr. Treuille formerly served as Chairman of the Board of Loehmanns Holdings Inc., as well as Eye Care Centers of America.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Interactive Inc. | Independent Director | Current |
| Harris Interactive Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Desai Capital Management Incorporated | Former | |
| Citigroup Inc. | Former | |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Chairman of the Board | Former |
| Loehmann's Holdings Inc. | Chairman of the Board | Former |
| Museum Inc. | Chairman of the Board | Former |
| Special Metals Corporation | Board of Directors | Former |
| Columbia University | M.B.A. | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Highmark Inc. | Former |
David A. Blandino currently serves on the board of directors at Highmark Inc. and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, a member of the UPMC Shadyside Hospital active medical staff and part time faculty member of the Family Practice Residency Program where he has worked since 1983.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Family Practice Residency Program | Board of Directors | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Capital, Inc. | Managing Director | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Bain & Company | Founder | Former |
| Bain & Company | partner | Former |
| J.P. Morgan & Co. | Officer | Former |
| Bain & Company | worldwide head | Former |
| Bain & Company | Director | Former |
| Herbalife Ltd. | Board of Directors | Former |
| Harvard Business School | M.B.A | Former |
| Harvard Business School | MBA | Former |
| Stanford University | Bachelor of Arts | Former |
Prescott Ashe is a Managing Director of Golden Gate Capital. He has 15-years of private equity investing experience and has participated in both growth-equity and management buyout transactions with more than $7.0 billion in value. Mr. Ashe focuses on (i) technology-related industries (specifically software, IT services, electronic hardware and manufacturing services), (ii) the consumer products and retail sectors, and (iii) business services. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Ashe was a Principal at Bain Capital, which he initially joined in 1991, and a strategy consultant at Bain & Company. Mr. Ashe holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley (where he graduated first in his class).
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Capital, Inc. | Managing Director | Current |
| Parlano, Inc. | Current | |
| Tdk Corporation | Current | |
| Yourlife Vitamins | Director | Current |
| Leiner Health Products, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Attachmate Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Infor Global Solutions | Board of Directors | Current |
| Bain Capital, LLC | Principal | Former |
| Bain & Company | consultant | Former |
| Bain & Company | strategy consultant | Former |
| Micro Focus International plc | Board of Directors | Former |
| Stanford Law School | J.D. | Former |
| University of California, Berkeley | B.S. In Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
William C. Springer is a retired Executive Vice President with H.J. Heinz Company. He worked at H.J. Heinz from 1974 to 2000 and held various management and executive positions including head of Heinz North America, Heinz U.S.A. and H.J. Heinz of Canada. Mr. Springer served as a director of Highmark from 1996 through April, 2006.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.J. Heinz Company | Executive Vice President | Current |
| Eye Care Centers of America, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Highmark Inc. | Board of Directors | Former |
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