Rebecca Matthias has been named to the Russell Corporation board. Matthias is president and founder of Mothers Work, Inc., a publicly traded company that is the leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of maternity fashion in the U.S.
“Rebecca brings to our Board more than 20 years of providing quality design and products for women, as well as her experience as a retailer and entrepreneur,” said Jack Ward, chairman and CEO. “With the increased potential growth in the women's market and our own internal emphasis on female consumers, having someone of Rebecca's background and experience on our board is extremely important.”
Formerly a civil engineer, Matthias founded Mothers Work in 1982 when she was pregnant with her first child and unable to find clothing appropriate for her role in the business world. Today, Mothers Work manufactures and sells maternity apparel through more than 1,100 locations nationwide. The company owns leading brands including Motherhood Maternity, Mimi Maternity, A Pea in the Pod, Destination Maternity, iMaternity and offers Internet retailing at Maternitymall.com. The business operates under four different store concepts offering a full range of fashions including, career, casual, exercise and special occasion maternity wear, as well as nursing fashions.
