Feb 03 2010
Jack Shewmaker
Former Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Wal-Mart
Joining Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in 1970, Jack served in several capacities including District Manager; Vice President of Security (now known as Loss Prevention); Vice President of Store Operations; Executive Vice President of Store Operations, Personnel, and Merchandise; President and Chief Operating Officer; and Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer. He was appointed to the Wal-Mart Board of Directors in 1977 and served on Wal-Mart’s Executive Committee.
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