Beryl Raff
Director/Board Member at ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Beryl B.
Raff is currently serving as the Non-Executive Chairman at Helzberg’s Diamond Shops LLC since 2022.
Additionally, Ms. Raff holds the position of Independent Director at Helen of Troy Ltd., Academy Ltd., Larry H.
Miller Group of Cos., and Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. Ms. Raff has also served as the Executive Director at Jewelers Vigilance Committee and as a Director at American Gem Society and Dallas Summer Musicals.
In the past, Ms. Raff held the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Zale Corp.
from 1999 to 2001.
Ms. Raff also served as the Chief Executive Officer at Whitehall Jewellers, Inc. in 2005.
Ms. Raff has held the role of Independent Director at Group 1 Automotive, Inc. from 2011 to 2015 and at Jo-Ann Stores LLC from 2001 to 2011.
Ms. Raff was an Independent Director at The Michaels Cos., Inc. from 2014 to 2021.
Ms. Raff's education includes an undergraduate degree from Boston University and an MBA from Drexel University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HELEN OF TROY LIMITED
0.03% | 2024-02-29 | 6,774 ( 0.03% ) | 780 636 $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2023-06-19 | 9,559 ( 0.01% ) | 645 615 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Beryl Raff active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| HELEN OF TROY LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2014-08-25 |
| ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-09 |
American Gem Society
 American Gem Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Gem Society is a non profit organization that operates as a trade association for jewelry retailer. It provides educational products to inform and protect the consumer and to contributing to the betterment of the trade by creating industry standards to protect the jewelry-buying public and the fine jewelry industry as a whole. The company was founded by Robert M. Shipley in 1934 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Director/Board Member | - |
Larry H. Miller Group of Cos.
 Larry H. Miller Group of Cos. Investment ManagersFinance Larry H. Miller Group of Cos. (LHM Co.) is a privately-owned investment management firm headquartered in Sandy, Utah. The firm was founded by Gail Miller in 1979. LHM Co. provides investment management services to individual and institutional clients. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
Helzberg’s Diamond Shops LLC
 Helzberg’s Diamond Shops LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Helzberg Diamond Shops, Inc. sells ready-made and customized jewelries. It offers diamond jewelry, earrings, pendants and necklaces, bracelets, watches, men's jewelry and birthstones. The company was founded by Morris Helzberg in 1915 and is headquartered in North Kansas City, MO. | Chairman | 2009-06-07 |
Dallas Summer Musicals
 Dallas Summer Musicals Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Dallas Summer Musicals is a non-profit company that delivers Broadway shows and events to diverse, multi-generational audiences. The company is based in Dallas, TX. The company has been providing the hottest, most award-winning, edge-of-your seat exciting shows for over 80 years. The company's mission is to grow their already expansive education programs and community partnerships which allow them to share the “spirit of Broadway” with members of their community who might not otherwise have access to their world-class productions. | Director/Board Member | - |
Jewelers Vigilance Committee
 Jewelers Vigilance Committee Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Jewelers Vigilance Committee is an organization that focuses on educating and regulating the ethics and integrity of the jewelry industry. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. Tiffany C. Stevens has been the CEO of the company since 2017. | Director/Board Member | - |
Academy Ltd.
 Academy Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Academy Ltd. owns and operates sporting goods stores. Its products include hunting, fishing and camping equipment, gear along with sports and leisure products, and footwear and apparels for various sports and outdoors activities. The company was founded in 1938 by Max Gochman and is headquartered in Katy, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2021-09-30 |
Former positions of Beryl Raff
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| THE MICHAELS COMPANIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-04-14 |
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Training of Beryl Raff
| Boston University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Drexel University | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| HELEN OF TROY LIMITED | Consumer Durables |
| GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | Retail Trade |
| ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 16 |
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Michaels Stores, Inc.
 Michaels Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Retail Trade |
Old COPPER Co., Inc.
 Old COPPER Co., Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Old COPPER Co., Inc. engages in the operation of retail stores of apparel, home, jewelry, and beauty merchandise. The company was founded by James Cash Penney in 1902 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Retail Trade |
Zale Corp.
 Zale Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Zale Corp. operates as a specialty retailer of fine jewelry. The company was founded by Morris B. Zale and William Zale on March 29, 1924 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Retail Trade |
Jo-Ann Stores LLC
 Jo-Ann Stores LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Jo-Ann Stores LLC operates as a fabric and craft specialty retailer. It offers products for apparel, craft and home decor sewing and quilting, as well as a range of components, tools and kits for crafters of all ages. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Hudson, OH. | Retail Trade |
Whitehall Jewellers, Inc.
 Whitehall Jewellers, Inc. Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Whitehall Jewellers, Inc. manufactures and sells jewelry. The company offers a selection in diamond, gold, and precious jewelry. The firm operates stores under the names of Whitehall Co. Jewellers, Lundstrom Jewelers, and Marks Bros. Jewelers. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL | Consumer Durables |
The Michaels Cos., Inc.
 The Michaels Cos., Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade The Michaels Cos., Inc. is an arts and crafts specialty retailer, which engages in the provision of materials, project ideas, and education for creative activities. It operates through the following segments: Michaels-U.S., Michaels-Canada, Aaron Brothers, Pat Catan's, and Darice. The company was founded by Michael Dupey in 1973 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Retail Trade |
Helzberg’s Diamond Shops LLC
Helzberg’s Diamond Shops LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Helzberg Diamond Shops, Inc. sells ready-made and customized jewelries. It offers diamond jewelry, earrings, pendants and necklaces, bracelets, watches, men's jewelry and birthstones. The company was founded by Morris Helzberg in 1915 and is headquartered in North Kansas City, MO. | Retail Trade |
R.H. Macy & Co., Inc.
 R.H. Macy & Co., Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Part of Macy's, Inc., R.H. Macy & Co., Inc. operates retail department stores. The private company is based in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
Academy Ltd.
Academy Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Academy Ltd. owns and operates sporting goods stores. Its products include hunting, fishing and camping equipment, gear along with sports and leisure products, and footwear and apparels for various sports and outdoors activities. The company was founded in 1938 by Max Gochman and is headquartered in Katy, TX. | Retail Trade |
Larry H. Miller Group of Cos.
Larry H. Miller Group of Cos. Investment ManagersFinance Larry H. Miller Group of Cos. (LHM Co.) is a privately-owned investment management firm headquartered in Sandy, Utah. The firm was founded by Gail Miller in 1979. LHM Co. provides investment management services to individual and institutional clients. | Finance |
National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia)
 National Association of Corporate Directors (Virginia) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
Jewelers Vigilance Committee
Jewelers Vigilance Committee Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Jewelers Vigilance Committee is an organization that focuses on educating and regulating the ethics and integrity of the jewelry industry. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. Tiffany C. Stevens has been the CEO of the company since 2017. | Commercial Services |
American Gem Society
American Gem Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Gem Society is a non profit organization that operates as a trade association for jewelry retailer. It provides educational products to inform and protect the consumer and to contributing to the betterment of the trade by creating industry standards to protect the jewelry-buying public and the fine jewelry industry as a whole. The company was founded by Robert M. Shipley in 1934 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Commercial Services |
Dallas Summer Musicals
Dallas Summer Musicals Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Dallas Summer Musicals is a non-profit company that delivers Broadway shows and events to diverse, multi-generational audiences. The company is based in Dallas, TX. The company has been providing the hottest, most award-winning, edge-of-your seat exciting shows for over 80 years. The company's mission is to grow their already expansive education programs and community partnerships which allow them to share the “spirit of Broadway” with members of their community who might not otherwise have access to their world-class productions. | Consumer Services |
Kansas City Symphony
 Kansas City Symphony Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Kansas City Symphony operates as music school. The company was founded by R. Crosby Kemper Jr. in 1982 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Consumer Services |
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