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Timothy J. O'Donovan
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Chairman of the Board and CEO
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
9341 Courtland Drive
Rockford, MI  49351
Tel: 616 866-5504
www.wolverineworldwide.com

e-mail: odonovti@wwwinc.com

Academic History

1968 B.S. Industrial Administration, Iowa State University
M.B.A. Finance/Marketing, Michigan State University


Professional Activities
Mr. O’Donovan began his career at Wolverine World Wide, Inc., June 10, 1969, and has held various senior management positions in the Wolverine Brand, Bates and Hush Puppies Divisions. In May 1992, he was appointed president of the Hush Puppies Company and corporate executive vice president. In April, 1996, he was elected to the position of president of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., added the title of chief operating officer in 1997, and was appointed chief executive officer in April 2000.  He has been a member of the board of directors of  Wolverine World Wide since 1993.

He serves on the board of directors for Spartan Stores, Inc., and the Grand Rapids Symphony. He is an executive committee and board member of the Two/Ten International Footwear Foundation. Tim also serves as a member of the Michigan State University CIBER Advisory Council, and a Campaign Cabinet Member, United Way of Western Michigan.


Tim and his wife, Karen, have two sons and reside in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Wall Street Journal article: "Merrell Bets 'Less is More' - Wolverine's Hiking-boot Unit Streamlines Offerings to Stand Out.


  Timothy J. O'Donovan
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About the College of Business

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2200 Gerdin Business Building
College of Business
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011
T. 515-294-3656
F. 515-294-6060
business@iastate.edu
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