Harold F. Compton, President and Chief Executive Officer, CompUSA Inc., has been a retailer for more than 30 years. He joined CompUSA in 1994 as Executive Vice President - Operations, becoming COO in January 1995 and President/CompUSA Stores in July 1996. In March 2000, he became President and Chief Executive Officer, CompUSA Inc.
Prior to joining the Company, he served as President and COO of Central Electric Inc., (1993 - 1994). Previously, he served as Executive Vice President - Operations and Human Resources, and Director of Stores for HomeBase (1989 - 1993), Senior Vice President - Operations, and Director of Stores for Roses Discount Department Stores (1986 - 1989), and held various management positions including Store Manager, District Manager, Regional Vice President and Zone Vice President for Zayre Corporation for 21 years (1965 - 1986).
Mr. Compton presently serves on the Board of Directors of Linens ‘N Things, Inc.
Mr. Compton lives in Dallas, is married and has two sons. He attended the University of South Florida. |