Robert (Bob) J. Baer, 69, retired from the Kellwood Board of Directors yesterday, according to Robert C. Skinner, Jr., Kellwood chairman, president and chief executive officer.
Baer has served on the Corporate Governance Committee since 2004, and the Compensation Committee since 2005. Prior to joining the Kellwood board in 2004, he spent over 30 years in the transportation industry.
He held the position of president and chief operating officer at UniGroup Inc, as well as serving 25 years as the company's top operating executive. Currently, he is the president emeritus of UniGroup.
"The Board appreciates the support, contributions and wise counsel Bob has provided over the past three years. We are grateful for his service and professionalism, and wish him the very best," said Skinner.
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