Stephen M. Knopik

 

 

Beall's, Inc.

CEO

 

Bradenton, Florida
EDUCATION:
University of Florida BSBA 1977
Honors Program
Beta Alpha Psi
Graduated with Honors
State of Florida CPA Certification     1979 – Present
 
BUSINESS CAREER:
BEALL’S, INC. – BRADENTON, FLORIDA (1984 – Present)
Beall’s, Inc., the parent company of Beall’s Department Stores and Beall’s Outlet Stores, operates more than 500 retail stores in fourteen states. The company’s combined revenues exceed $1.3 billion.
• Joined the company as Director of Finance in 1984 when volume was $84 million.
• Advanced through the ranks to the position of President in 1998. Responsible for strategic planning and all centralized support functions including finance, information technologies, distribution and transportation, human resources, loss prevention and administration.
KPMG PEAT MARWICK – TAMPA, FLORIDA (1978 – 1984)
Global Accounting and Auditing Firm
•  Advanced in six years to the position of Senior Audit Manager
•  Served major clients in retailing, banking and chemical extraction/ manufacturing industries
• Responsible for administrative functions of the office including primary recruiting and local office training coordination and was an instructor for national professional development classes for employees and clients of the firm.
 
AFFILIATIONS:
PRESENT
  • SunTrust Bank Southwest Florida Advisory Board Director (2007)
  • The Florida Council of 100 Resident Member (2007)
  • Beall’s, Inc. Board of Directors (since 2003)
  • Beall’s West Gate Corporation Chairman (since 2002)
  • Florida Retail Federation Executive Committee Chairman (2002-2004)
  • Florida Retail Political Action Committee (since 1996)
  • Palmetto Youth Center Board of Directors (since 1998)
  • Academy Prep Foundation Board of Directors (since 1999)
  • University of South Florida – Community Leadership Council (since 2002)
  • Manatee County Safety Council member (since 1997)
  • FICPA and AICPA member (since 1979)
           
PAST
  • Mayors Jewelers, Inc. Board of Directors, Audit Committee Chair (2003-2005)
  • Florida Retail Federation Board of Directors Chairman (2000-2002)
  • Manasota Industry Council Step Up! Program Mentor (1988-1995)
  • Merchants Association of Florida Board of Directors (1990 – 1993)
  • West Coast Healthcare Coalition Chairman (1992)
  • Florida Chamber Partner in Productivity Program (1992)
  • Leadership Florida Board of Regents (1993 - 1998)
  • Cardinal Mooney High School Advisory Board (1994 - 1997)
  • Manasota Industry Council Board of Directors (1994 - 1996)
  • Academy Prep Center for Education Board of Directors (1998-2000)