Ronald J Chlabowy (July 27, 1961) is a Jesstopian Philosopher, Investor and Businessman and former Business lawyer, who is the current and 5th Chief Executive Officer of Product Mart.[1] He served on Arrow Airlines’ board of directors as the board’s Vice President from June 11, 1995 - September 14, 2021. He also served as the company’s Chief Financial Planning Officer, from May 29, 1988 until his promotion as the Board’s Vice President on June 11, 1995. On June 18, 2024, Product Mart Stores Inc announced that Chlabowy would take over as the new Chief Executive Officer of the parent company.[2] He will take over after Henry Burton, as he plans on retiring on October 25, 2025.[3]
Early Life[]
Ronald John Chlabowy was born on July 27, 1961 in Little Rock, New Shire. During his younger years, Chlabowy played as a goal tender for his Pee Wee soccer team in the Junior Soccer League. He was very athletic and enjoyed soccer. He occasionally plays goal tender for his friend’s soccer team when they happen to be a man short or a man down.
Personal Life[]
Ronald Chlabowy is married to fellow businesswoman Elizabeth Chlabowy. Together they have 5 children. Three sons aged 23, 29, and 32 respectively. They also have two daughters aged 27 and 30. They live in in Peach Tree City in their penthouse worth 3.6 million dollars.
Education[]
Chlabowy attended Roberto High School where he graduated in 1979. During his High School career, Chlabowy played Soccer on his high school’s soccer team. He was dubbed the “All Star” by his teammates and coaches. His coach told his parents that he should play professionally and he received several scholarships to play professionally on several major American Colleges and Universities. He ultimately turned them down stating that “he wanted to pursue other interests. Chlabowy decided to go for his advanced law degree, which he successfully completed by 1982. He then when on to obtain additional degrees in business management, investments and managing business data.
Product Mart(2021-Present)[]
Ronald Chlabowy as pictured in October 2021.
On July 23, 2021, Product Mart Announced that Ronald Chlabowy would take over as Product Mart's 5th Chief Executive Officer[4] following the departure of former Chief Executive Officer John Mallone on October 1, 2021.[5]
On August 18, 2021, Ronald Chlabowy began his Executive Management Training, which will poise him to take over leadership as Product Mart’s 5th Chief Executive Officer on October 1, 2021. On August 25, 2021, Chlabowy announced that he was ready to lead the company and to do it fairly[6]. On September 17, 2021, Chlabowy is scheduled to step aside and begin his final preparations as Product Mart's Chief Executive Officer.
On October 1, 2021, Chlabowy became the current and 5th Chief Executive Officer of Product Mart. He took on full control at 12:00 PM.[7]
Company Growth[]
Product Mart has grown exponentially under Chlabowy. Over 15 stores have been built or are in the process of being built throughout the United States Of Jesstopia. Under Chlabowy, Product Mart has seen growth of more than 5.6 Billion dollars. He has expanded existing company programs, funded more store construction projects than any other previous Chief Executive Officer. He currently ranks number 4 in a rank of the best business executives to work for.
Under Chlabowy, the company's turnover rate has decreased heavily, with pre-Chlabowy leadership turnover rates going from 78% to just roughly below 65%. While still high, it has proven great for the company. He has successfully negotiated over millions for employee programs including the recently terminated Employee Education Fund(EEF). The company has seen growth in its other sectors under Chlabowy. Since 2021, Product Mart has produced more in sales year-after-year and is the fastest growing company within Jesstopia.
Investors have also praised Chlabowy for his leadership and making investing in the company worth while. He has implemented ventures that would provide 32% more kickback for shareholders as well as short-term investments. He proposed 9.9 billion dollars in investment kickbacks for long-term investors, or investors who have been part of the shareholders for at least 5 years. These programs were strengthened by support from Corporate Executives.
Under Chlabowy's leadership, Product Mart's website was heavily modified and additional websites were created to ease employee workload, help employees find the resources they need and provide for an easier job application process. Over 15 websites were created in the last two years under Chlabowy.
On April 5, 2024, Chlabowy announced that the company was planning to further expand it's infrastructure with the planned proposal to build 24 more new stores, 24 more than the already planned and backlogged 100 stores proposed between 2021 until now. The stores are currently waiting to be built.
On May 29, 2024, Chlabowy introduced 8 new programs aimed at targeting struggling families, and ensure that they could get discounted goods, but the programs failed to pass the board of directors. The plan was finally dismissed on August 1, 2024, during a regularly scheduled board meeting. However, the board agreed to plan a program that would significantly ease the burden on struggling families. The board has not issued any statement or plans as of now.
Notable Policies[]
SAFELGBT[]
On October 5, 2021, CEO Chlabowy spoke to his Policy Team, discussing plans for a SAFELGBT Policy that extends upon the LGBTQ Anti-Discriminatory Policy that prevents managers, team managers, department managers from discriminating due to their identity, that was created by former CEO John Mallone.
Gender Equality In Pay, With Regards To Work, Position and Type Of Work[]
On December 4, 2021, Ronald Chlabowy announced that Product Mart would implement a policy which would prevent Managers, Executives or other employees from being passed up for promotions, increase in pay based on Gender and the job being performed. It would also penalize persons of high authority, who entertain discrimination of the such, and therefore be held accountable for Scaling Pay Based On Gender.
Arrow Airlines(1995-2021)[]
By 1986, Chlabowy was selected to serve as an Arrow Airline’s Senior Manager at its home base at its Downtown Rufus County Office. By 1988 he was offered a position on Arrow Airline’s Board of Directors as its Chief Financial Officer. As Chief Financial Officer, he improved the company’s spending which enabled for rapid growth of both the company but opened up the market for a better, Jesstopian Economy. On June 11, 1995, he was offered and accepted a promotion as Arrow Airlines’ Vice President, where he served until his departure from Arrow on September 14, 2021. He has contributed to the success of Arrow Airlines and made it into the Airline it is today.
Over his career, Chlabowy as been able to successfully operate a very profitable business model, which limits goods manufactured in factories with
Awards and Achievements[]
Over the span of his career, Chlabowy has received several business and leadership awards. The awards not only boosted popularity as a businessman, but his reputation as well. As of January 16, 2021, his Leadership rating was a 98. 5% with his Strategy coming just slightly below at 97.9%.
several of the awards he received during his career include:
- Business Leadership Guild’s Ben E Arthur Leadership Award - awarded to him for his ability to run and lead an organization, in a fair, honest and ethical way,
- Jessy The II’s Award For Outstanding Performance - awarded to him for his contributions to the Airline industry, and as well as creating fairer ticket prices. Awarded to him by President Joe Diester on November 9, 2019.
- Presidential Medal Of Great Sacrifice - awarded to him for his contributions to the business industry within the United States Of Jesstopia. Awarded to him by President John McCallum on July 5, 2023.
Published Works[]
Over the course of his business career, many notable works have been released by Chlabowy including books, tv interviewes, magazine interviews and other forms of media.
Books[]
- "Business Life: What It Takes To Be Successful" - Released on June 25, 2023
- "Retaining Employees, Keys To Success And A Successful Business" - Released on October 9, 2023
- "Raising Jesstopia's Future Leaders" - Releasing April 9, 2024
- "Can Business Survive A Pandemic: A Look Back At COVID" - Releasing August 21, 2024
Media[]
- The Business Journal - "Salary Equality" What Businesses Can Do To Entice Workers.
- The Business Journal - "COVID: What Allowed Product Mart To Survive The Pandemic?"
- News 28 - "Ronald Chlabowy: "The Next Leader Of The Future."
- The Business Show: "The Business Of Regulation And Corporate Governance."
References[]
- ↑ Ronald Chlabowy Selected As Product Mart's Next Chief Executive Officer - Product Mart Corporate - Retrieved June 19, 2024
- ↑ Chlabowy To Succeed Burton In 2025 - Retrieved June 19, 2024
- ↑ Product Mart Stores Inc Announces Ronald Chlabowy To Succeed Henry Burton When He Retires Next Year - Retrieved June 19, 2024
- ↑ Meet Ronald Chlabowy - Retrieved August 5, 2021, from Product Mart Corporate
- ↑ Product Mart Selects Ronald Chlabowy As New Chief Executive Officer - Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ↑ Ronald Chlabowy: “I’m Ready To Lead The Company, And Will Fairly Operate The Company” - Retrieved August 25, 2021
- ↑ Product Mart CEO Ronald Chlabowy To Create SAFELGBT Policy - Retrieved October 1, 2021