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Christopher W.
Rackers held several senior human resources positions in various companies, including Vice President-Human Resources at H&R Block, Vice President-Global Human Resources at Payless ShoeSource Holdings, and Senior Vice President-Human Resources at Aramark.
He also served as Senior VP, Chief People & Brand Officer at Waddell & Reed Financial.
Rackers earned an MBA from Texas Christian University in 1994 and an undergraduate degree from Missouri State University in 1992.
Former positions of Christopher W. Rackers
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. | Chief Administrative Officer | 2020-05-31 |
Payless ShoeSource Holdings, Inc.
 Payless ShoeSource Holdings, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Part of PriceSmart, Inc., Payless ShoeSource Holdings, Inc. is a shoe retailer that offers a variety of footwear for women, men, and children. The company is based in Topeka, KS. The company's selection includes shoes, sandals, boots, school shoes, and athletic shoes from brands such as SafeTStep, SmartFit®, and Spotlights. The CEO of the company is Jared Marshall Margolis. | Human Resources Officer | 2016-12-31 |
WIS International, Inc.
 WIS International, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services WIS International, Inc. provides inventory and data collection services. It offers full service self-service inventory, retail merchandising, space optimization and planning, compliance support, space mapping, compliance audit, planogram maintenance, product placement, equipment rental and staffing solutions. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Human Resources Officer | 2015-11-30 |
| H&R BLOCK, INC. | Human Resources Officer | 2015-05-31 |
| ARAMARK | Human Resources Officer | 2013-04-30 |
Training of Christopher W. Rackers
| Missouri State University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Texas Christian University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| ARAMARK | Consumer Services |
| H&R BLOCK, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 3 |
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Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.
 Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. provides investment advisory, investment management, investment product underwriting, distribution and administrative services. It operates through distinct distribution business channels: Unaffiliated channel, Wealth Management channel and Institutional channel. The company was founded by Chauncey Waddell and Cameron Reed in 1937 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS. | Finance |
Payless ShoeSource Holdings, Inc.
Payless ShoeSource Holdings, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Part of PriceSmart, Inc., Payless ShoeSource Holdings, Inc. is a shoe retailer that offers a variety of footwear for women, men, and children. The company is based in Topeka, KS. The company's selection includes shoes, sandals, boots, school shoes, and athletic shoes from brands such as SafeTStep, SmartFit®, and Spotlights. The CEO of the company is Jared Marshall Margolis. | Retail Trade |
WIS International, Inc.
WIS International, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services WIS International, Inc. provides inventory and data collection services. It offers full service self-service inventory, retail merchandising, space optimization and planning, compliance support, space mapping, compliance audit, planogram maintenance, product placement, equipment rental and staffing solutions. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Commercial Services |
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