Mr. Dillard joined the Board of Directors of Dillard's in 1967. In 1977, he became President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Dillard has a total of more than 40 years of executive and board-level experience, focused in the retail industry. He has been a Director of Dillard's Inc., since 1968. He has been an Independent Director of Barnes & Noble, Inc. since November 1993. Read more

Dillard's, Inc. operates retail department stores primarily in the Southeastern, Southwestern, and Midwestern areas of the United States. The company's stores offer a selection of merchandise, including fashion apparel for women, men, and children; accessories; cosmetics; home furnishings; and other consumer goods.