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Two Ten Footwear Foundation Names New Board Chair and Vice Chair

January 6, 2026

The Two Ten Footwear Foundation (Two Ten) today announced the naming of its new Board Chair and Vice Chair, both of whom were confirmed at the Two Ten Board of Directors meeting last month. Jonathan Frankel, President of ALDO Product Services at the ALDO Group, succeeds Joe Preston, President & CEO of New Balance, who has served as Board Chair since 2024, and Ed Rosenfeld, Chairman & CEO at Steve Madden, now serves as Board Vice Chair.

New Endowed Scholarship to Honor Two Ten Board Chair

December 18, 2025

Earlier this month, the Two Ten Footwear Foundation announced the launch of a new named scholarship that will recognize a special group of industry leaders: those who have chaired Two Ten’s Board of Directors. The Two Ten Chair Emeritus Scholarship was created to honor the enduring impact of the Foundation's Board Chairs, whose vision and leadership advance the organization’s mission, during the years of their board service and well beyond.

Two Ten Welcomes New VP of Marketing

November 24, 2025

Tricia Kang joins Two Ten as Vice President of Marketing, filling a key role on the Foundation's senior leadership team.

Shoe Station Group Foundation Commits $1 Million

November 17, 2025

Shoe Station Group Foundation commits $1 million to support relief and education for footwear employees through Two Ten Footwear Foundation. Three-year pledge will fund college scholarships and emergency disaster relief for footwear industry families.

Applications Open for 2026-2027 Scholarships

November 17, 2025

Ready to apply? Two Ten is now accepting applications for higher education scholarships to be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year. The deadline for submitting a completed application is April 1, 2025.