Kuhlman Company Inc, a fast growing provider of European-inspired, tailored clothing for men and women, announced that the company has hired Jeffrey Doshan as it's Chief Operating Officer.
Doshan joins the company with a long, successful career in retail and business management. His background includes an extensive career at Target Corporation, where he began as a buyer in 1981.
Doshan subsequently rose to become a divisional merchandise manager and then moved on to hold executive positions at Mervyn's, a division of the Target Corporation, where he served as Senior Vice President, Merchandising with a responsibility for a $2.7 billion business in the men's, kid's, footwear, intimate apparel, jewelry and accessories departments.
Doshan has significant specialty retail experience and has also held the position of Executive Vice President for Cole Gift Corporation, a $265 million, 1300 specialty store chain, and held the position of President of Tannery West, formerly a division of Wilsons The Leather Experts.
Luis Padilla, CEO, said, "We are very pleased to welcome Jeff to our team. We are in the process of building an extremely capable and experienced group of executives to guide Kuhlman along its growth path. With his background in merchandising, operations, real estate, and planning, we are looking forward to his immediate and significant contribution to our efforts. "
Doshan commented, "I believe that Kuhlman has a unique position and opportunity and fills a void in the marketplace for a stylish, contemporary, value-driven retailer for men and women across the country. Our product is excellent and the opportunities to grow this concept are large and compelling. I am excited to become involved early in the Company's lifecycle and will be dedicated to building a strong platform that will support growth and which ultimately, can prove capable of delivering tremendous value to both our many consumers and shareholders."
Kuhlman is a specialty retailer and wholesale provider of both men's and women's apparel, offered under the Kuhlman brand through company-owned retail stores and under private labels through other large retailers.