Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> May 17, 2004

WILLIAM HENSLEY III – NEXT INC (NXTI)

WILLIAM B. HENSLEY III is President and Chief Executive Officer of Next, Inc. Mr. Hensley has been in the promotional products and imprinted sportswear industries for 25 years. During this time, he has held various executive level positions including being President of a public company. In addition, he has owned and been a partner in several businesses. Mr. Hensley began his career as an accountant for Arthur Andersen and Company and a commercial loan officer with a major bank. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University. Profile
TWST: We'd like to begin with a brief historical sketch of the company

and a picture of the things you're doing at the present time.

Mr. Hensley: We've been in business since 1988, in the