Home Hardware Stores Limited Elects New Chairman

Home Hardware Stores Limited Elects New Chairman ST JACOBS, ON, April 27, 2012 /CNW/ - Christine Hand of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Home Hardware Stores Limited, Canada's largest independent hardware, lumber and building materials and furniture retailer. Christine has operated Handyman Home Hardware in Conception Bay South since 1988 taking ownership in 1992. "I am deeply honoured to represent the hardworking and successful Dealer-Owners of more than 1,080 Home Hardware stores across Canada to help lead and shape this $5 billion company," says Christine Hand. "Christine is a passionate entrepreneur who demonstrates a good level of business skill and understanding of our industry," says Paul Straus, President and CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited. Home Hardware operates as a cooperative, meaning that all Dealer-Owners are shareholders in the company. Christine's store has been honoured twice with the Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award as the top Home Hardware store in Canada. Furthermore to her dedication to her business and fellow Home Hardware Dealer-Owners, Christine is a proud mother of five and serves as Chair of the Fundraising Campaign for Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre, having so far raised $5 million of their $8 million goal. I look forward to working along with her to achieve our goals. Home Hardware Stores Limited Elects New Chairman Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 28/04/2012