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At 800-CEO-READ, Rebecca Schwartz and Carol Grossmeyer, the daughter and wife of David Schwartz, the late co-founder of the business book company, are switching positions. Effective September 1, Grossmeyer is retiring as CEO and becoming chair of the board of directors. At the same time, Schwartz is relinquishing her position as chair of the board and becoming CEO.
Founded in 1984 with Jack Covert and with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis., 800-CEO-READ was born out of the Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops and remains the last Schwartz company in business following the closing of the stores in 2009. The company specializes in business and bulk book sales, high-touch fulfillment, and corporate reading programs, including being the order and fulfillment service for the J.P. Morgan Summer and Holiday Reading programs.
"800-CEO-READ is as much a reflection of the kind of company that David Schwartz intended as were the bookshops. David would be proud," Grossmeyer said. "It was an honor to accompany Jack and all the wonderful people at 800-CEO-READ on this journey of regrowth, and I am pleased to be able to pass the mantle into the capable hands of Rebecca Schwartz."
Rebecca Schwartz commented: "I am very much looking forward to this next chapter in my professional life, returning to the world in which I grew up and that my grandparents and father devoted their lives. Working with the smart and experienced people at 800-CEO-READ is an exciting and wonderful opportunity to continue the Schwartz legacy of bookselling."
Schwartz retired in June after teaching English at University School of Milwaukee for 14 years. She had earlier taught for eight years at Shorewood High School.