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Chairman of RadioShack Corporation Joins The Potomac Institute’s Board of Regents 3 March, 2004 News Release Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chairman of RadioShack Corporation Joins The Potomac Institute’s Board of Regents The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies is pleased to announce the addition of Leonard H. Roberts, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH), to its Board of Regents. The Potomac Institute believes that Robert’s experience in the business sector will help the Institute to further its goal of providing nonpartisan analysis of science and technology policy. Roberts joined RadioShack in 1993 and was named Chairman and CEO in 1999. He has helped to turn RadioShack into the leading consumer electronics specialty retailer by focusing on demystifying technology in every neighborhood in America. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its services and product offerings and joined in partnerships with some of the leading electronics brand names. Prior to joining RadioShack, Roberts was Chairman and CEO of Shoney’s Inc. and President and CEO of Arby’s Inc. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois with degrees in marketing and chemistry. He obtained a law degree from De Paul University Law School and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1974. Roberts serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the United Way of America and Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Conference for Community and Justice. __________________________________________________________________________________ ### |
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