Jonathan Bibo
Chief Executive Officer at Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA)- Claim this Profile
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Christine (Cassani) McFadden
I had the opportunity to work with Jon on several key projects and found him to be collaborative, intelligent and forward thinking. He had both a broad and deep understanding of retail, which enabled him to toggle effortlessly between strategy and tactics. I also appreciated Jon’s command of the financials associated with the business. He always knew where things stood day to day, and as such was able to course correct (as necessary), spot trends and capitalize on opportunities. This coupled with his experience in other key areas – merchandising, marketing, retail systems and vendor management to name a few – made him a highly valued team member. I would recommend Jon to any organization looking for a senior leader who can be counted on to deliver results.
Christine (Cassani) McFadden
I had the opportunity to work with Jon on several key projects and found him to be collaborative, intelligent and forward thinking. He had both a broad and deep understanding of retail, which enabled him to toggle effortlessly between strategy and tactics. I also appreciated Jon’s command of the financials associated with the business. He always knew where things stood day to day, and as such was able to course correct (as necessary), spot trends and capitalize on opportunities. This coupled with his experience in other key areas – merchandising, marketing, retail systems and vendor management to name a few – made him a highly valued team member. I would recommend Jon to any organization looking for a senior leader who can be counted on to deliver results.
Christine (Cassani) McFadden
I had the opportunity to work with Jon on several key projects and found him to be collaborative, intelligent and forward thinking. He had both a broad and deep understanding of retail, which enabled him to toggle effortlessly between strategy and tactics. I also appreciated Jon’s command of the financials associated with the business. He always knew where things stood day to day, and as such was able to course correct (as necessary), spot trends and capitalize on opportunities. This coupled with his experience in other key areas – merchandising, marketing, retail systems and vendor management to name a few – made him a highly valued team member. I would recommend Jon to any organization looking for a senior leader who can be counted on to deliver results.
Christine (Cassani) McFadden
I had the opportunity to work with Jon on several key projects and found him to be collaborative, intelligent and forward thinking. He had both a broad and deep understanding of retail, which enabled him to toggle effortlessly between strategy and tactics. I also appreciated Jon’s command of the financials associated with the business. He always knew where things stood day to day, and as such was able to course correct (as necessary), spot trends and capitalize on opportunities. This coupled with his experience in other key areas – merchandising, marketing, retail systems and vendor management to name a few – made him a highly valued team member. I would recommend Jon to any organization looking for a senior leader who can be counted on to deliver results.
Experience
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Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA)
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Mar 2018 - Present
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Chief Operating Officer
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Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
Since its inception in 1927, Independent College Bookstore Association (www.icbainc.com) is the only professional cooperative dedicated exclusively to institutional collegiate retail stores. The COO develops and manages supplier/vendor programs and services that promote member satisfaction and success, while adding value to all participating stakeholders. The COO oversees multiple aspects of daily operations and develops new business opportunities for ICBA's nearly 200 Member Owners to partner with vendors, service providers, and other industry organizations to support and enhance the ICBA value proposition. The COO has significant accountability for strategic direction and P&L performance. Show less
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Bibo-Walsh Retail Consulting Services LLC (www.bibowalsh.com)
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Greater Chicago Area
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Managing Partner & Co-Founder
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Jul 2014 - Mar 2018
Bibo-Walsh provides extensive specialty and collegiate retail knowledge and experience to retailers and vendors/distributors to support marketing/merchandising strategy development, business planning, inventory analysis, product assortment management, vendor/retailer relations, channel management, operational execution, process improvements, and general business analysis. www.bibowalsh.com Current and previous clients include: Ratex Business Solutions/Collegiate Retail Alliance Independent College Bookstore Association Rafter, Inc. Woody's Books, Inc. The Douglas Stewart Company Anulas, Inc. VolShop Store at The University of Tennessee Knoxville CU Bookstore at The University of Colorado Boulder UNM Bookstores at The University of New Mexico University Bookstore at Texas State University Member of the ThinkEDU (www.thinkedu.com) Advisory Board Show less
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Follett Higher Education
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President
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Nov 2007 - Apr 2014
Full responsibility for vendor relationship management, merchandising, sales, and overall strategy/profitability of key product categories including: technology/electronics, school/office/art supplies, general books, graduation merchandise, and convenience food/beverage/health/beauty products for Follett's 940+ college stores. Senior contact for top brands including: Apple, Microsoft, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Dell, HP, Beats, Bic, Pentel, Beats, Jostens, Herff Jones, Random House, Hershey, and Frito Lay. Show less
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NACSCORP
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Oberlin, OH
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Vice President of Sales & Marketing
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Aug 1992 - Oct 2007
Full P&L responsibility for all of NACSCORP's product categories. Direct management responsibility for purchasing, customer service, merchandising, marketing, sales, and creative services. In charge of vendor/publisher relations and contract/terms negotiations, Developed overall strategy, messaging, and value proposition to 3,000+ college store customers, Senior member of leadership team and primary company ambassador/spokesperson/presenter at industry events/trade shows/seminars. Full P&L responsibility for all of NACSCORP's product categories. Direct management responsibility for purchasing, customer service, merchandising, marketing, sales, and creative services. In charge of vendor/publisher relations and contract/terms negotiations, Developed overall strategy, messaging, and value proposition to 3,000+ college store customers, Senior member of leadership team and primary company ambassador/spokesperson/presenter at industry events/trade shows/seminars.
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Case Western Reserve University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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General Merchandise Buyer CWRU Bookstore
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Sep 1986 - Aug 1992
Case Western Reserve University Bookstore, an independently managed college store during this period, served students, faculty, staff, and departments with a variety of course materials and general merchandise products. CRWU Bookstore was the official store serving the CWRU community. The General Merchandise Buyer was responsible for purchasing, merchandising, and sales of School/Office Supplies, Technology/Electronics, Convenience Food/Beverage, and Healthy/Beauty Products. Key partners included: Apple, Bic, Esselte, IBM, Avery, Coke, Microsoft, 3M, United Stationers, Pilot, Mead, Pentel, and Hershey. Show less
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Education
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1987 - 1990
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor's of Arts degree, Graduated Magna cum Laude -
1985 - 1986
Indiana University Bloomington
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