Lawrence (Larry) F. Himes

Professional History

  • 2005-2006: Board member of SwiftGaley, Bomar, and Glenoit and senior advisor/consultant to Hartwell Classic Apparel and 180’s (a specialty apparel design and distribution company).
  • 2005-2006: CEO of Duro Textiles, LLC. Appointed a President to run day-to-day operations.
  • 2002-2004: CEO and President of Duro Industries, Inc./Duro Textiles LLC.
  • 2001: Consultant and Board Member. Consulted with Asheboro Elastics (narrow fabrics producer), White Knight (protective apparel producer), Actinic (UV chemical producer, acting President), and Nilit (Israeli fiber producer).
  • 1998-2000: Burlington Industries, Inc.
  • 1988-1998: Precision Fabrics Group, Inc., Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • 1970-1988: Burlington Industries, Inc.

    Industry leadership

  • Vice President, Northern (National) Textile Association (2000-2001)
  • Director, Northern (National) Textile Association (2000, 2006-2007)

    Education

  • MBA, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
  • B.A. (Economics) Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.

    Larry and his wife Sarah live in Greensboro, North Carolina.

    [Updated May 4, 2007]