Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> August 31, 1998

John F. Eureyecko – Piercing Pagoda Inc (pgda)

JOHN F. EUREYECKO is President and Chief Operating Officer, Director and Corporate Secretary of Piercing Pagoda, Inc. After earning an M.B.A. in 1977 from Lehigh University, Mr. Eureyecko began his career with Deloitte & Touche Public Accounting. Then, he joined Triangle Building Supplies & Lumber Company where he held positions of Controller, Chief Financial Officer, General Manager and Executive Vice President/General Manager. He was directly responsible for growing Triangle into one of the largest lumber, millwork and building materials dealer in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Mr. Eureyecko joined Piercing Pagoda , Inc. in October, 1991, has served as Executive Vice President and Secretary since January, 1992, was elected Chief Financial Officer in February, 1994 and director in March, 1994. He was promoted in June, 1996 to President/ Chief Operating Officer, positions which he is currently serving. Mr. Eureycko resides in Bethlehem, PA for the past 20 years. He is married and is the father of four sons and one daughter. His community activities involve: Board of Directors, Finance Committee and Annual Fund Chairman of Northampton County Area Community College; Board Member of Lehigh Valley Industrial Park; Executive Board Officer (Secretary) of Bethlehem Economic Development Corp.; Finance Committee member of The Hillside School; member of Saucon Valley Country Club since 1986; member of the National Accounts Association for 25 years and a member of Pennyslvania Society Profile
TWST: Could you give us a brief overview of Piercing Pagoda, just so our

readers understand where the Company is today?

Mr. Eureyecko: Piercing Pagoda is the largest specialty retailer in