Don Jones

Don Jones is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of POGAN Retail, LLC. As an executive with over 25 years in the retail industry, Don is an experienced leader. He has a proven track record in building retail concepts, expanding existing formats, and creating cross-functional collaborations to attain company goals.

His background includes store operations, real estate, human resources, vendor relationships, sourcing, buying, store planning and design, and distribution. He is widely respected throughout the private investment sector with a network that spans the country. He is results oriented, customer focused, strategic, global and entrepreneurial. A passionate presenter, Don leads others to their own success as is evident in the teams he has developed and mentored.

Don’s career in the retail industry has been both extensive and exciting. His former titles include Senior Vice President of Stores and Operations at Gap, Inc., and President and Chief Executive Officer of Rufus, Inc., developing an upscale pet retail concept. In addition, he has held senior leadership roles in companies such as IKEA, Marshall Field’s, Lechmere, Federated Department Stores, TJX Corporation and the May Company.

Currently, Don’s leadership positions include:
• Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of POGAN Retail, LLC
• Senior Advisor for CMF Associates, a financial consultant company
• Senior Advisor for WORKSHOP NYC, LLC, a communications design firm
• Chairman of the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association Charitable and Educational Foundation (CRMAF)
• Board Member of the Ridgefield Library
• Board Member of the Trinity High School Foundation in Louisville, Kentucky
• Board Member of Petals, a silk flower and decorative home accessory company