Joseph M. Haggar

JOSEPH M. HAGGAR, III is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Haggar
Corporation, a leading marketer of men’s apparel. Upon graduation from
Jesuit College Preparatory School in 1969, Mr. Haggar attended the
University of Notre Dame and graduated in 1973 with a degree in Business
Administration. In 1976, Mr. Haggar was named Dallas Service Center
Manager, responsible for shipping operations. He joined the
merchandising staff in 1977 as National Brands Manager, and in 1978 was
named Vice President directing the three Haggar brands. Mr. Haggar was
promoted to Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Sales of
Haggar Menswear in 1981 before being named President of the Menswear
division in 1985. In April, 1991, Mr. Haggar was named President and
Chief Executive Officer of Haggar Apparel Company and in February 1994,
was named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, his current position. He
is a member of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas and the Young Presidents’
Organization. He is on the Boards of the Salesmanship Club, Presbyterian
Healthcare Foundation, Notre Dame Business Council and Chase Bank of
Texas. He is also a school board member of Episcopal School of Dallas
and Preston Hollow Presbyterian School.

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