Two Ten Footwear Foundation Adds Two Industry Leaders to Board of Directors

Monday, March 23, 2026

The Two Ten Footwear Foundation has welcomed two senior footwear industry leaders to its Board of Directors: Bob Mullaney, President and CEO of RG Barry Brands and Jay Schmidt, President and CEO of Caleres.

“We are honored to welcome Bob and Jay to the Two Ten Board of Directors,” said Shawn Osborne, President and CEO of the Two Ten Footwear Foundation. “Our Board brings together senior leaders from some of the most respectedorganizations in the footwear industry, and an invitation to serve reflects both professional excellence and a deep commitment to our mission. Bob and Jay embody those qualities, and we are excited to have their leadership help guide our work in service of the footwear community.”

Bob Mullaney is President and CEO of RG Barry Brands, where he leads the company’s overall strategy, performance, and long-term growth. He oversees a diversified portfolio that includes Dearfoams, Baggallini, Columbus Product Group, RG Barry Innovations, and The Jacobson Group in the UK — home to heritage footwear brands including Gola — along with the licensed slipper businesses for Clarks and Timberland. Prior to RG Barry Brands, Bob served as President of IAC-owned Shoes.com and as President of the Americas for The Rockport Company. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA).

Jay Schmidt is President and CEO of Caleres, a market-leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Stuart Weitzman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer and Vionic. He joined the company in 2008 and served in several leadership roles before being named President in 2020 and to the additional role of CEO in 2023. Prior to joining Caleres, he held leadership positions at Nine West Group, Lord & Taylor, May Merchandising Corporation and Macy’s. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Accessories Council.

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