Bill Owens Email Address

Recruiter

Hobby Lobby Inc. is a retail store which specializes in sewing, wearables, holiday merchandise, and discount prices.

I began my retail career with The Woolworth Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, working my way up to store manager. Later transferred to Woolco Dept. stores as Gen. Mgr. Moved to Montgomery Ward in Colombia Mo. for 6 years as store manager. I Spent a short time with Walmart in Oklahoma City. . In 1983 I went to work for a little company named Hobby Lobby, having only seven stores. The vision of the company was to honor the Lord, offer exceptional selection and value to our customers, serve our employees - provide a return on the family's investment, sharing the Lords blessings with our employees and the community. Well I began my career as assistant manager working up to manager, then supervisor. Promoted to Director of Transportation and in 1995 to Director of Management Recruiting 20 years - now serving as part time in recruiting. In 33 years the company has grown from 7 stores to 700 plus and growing.