Daniel Leppo is the executive vice president and general merchandising manager of Menswear, Kids, The Home Store and Cosmetics for Bloomingdale’s. Under his leadership, all four divisions have seen significant growth across the iconic retailer’s in-store and online channels. Since starting his career at Bloomingdale’s in 1994 as a part of the Executive Training Program, Leppo has always had an eye for “what’s next.” This skill has allowed him to anticipate customer demand and keep the Bloomingdale’s product assortment exciting and coveted. Leppo has a passion for cooking and a love for Boston sports that runs deep. When not at Bloomingdale’s or in the kitchen, he can be found guest lecturing at his alma mater, Brown University, where he is inspiring young students pursuing a degree in Economics and Entrepreneurship

Leppo is a steering committee member of North Star Relief Fund, which provides Macy’s colleagues with rapid, direct financial assistance in times of natural disasters and other catastrophic life events. He also is a leader of the “The Big Give Back,” an annual Macy’s Inc. corporate initiative that gives to those in need.

Celebrating his 53rd year in the housewares industry in 2023, William Endres is the founder and president of Select Brands Inc., a private, family-owned company established in 1998. Select Brands designs and develops small kitchen appliances in the heart of America, with a product portfolio that includes company-owned brands, licensed brands and private label brands. Prior to founding Select Brands, Endres served as senior vice president of sales and marketing and as a board member of The Rival Company. Based in Kansas City and perhaps best known for the Crock-Pot brand, Rival was both a domestic manufacturer and an importer of small electrical appliances. During his 22-year career at Rival, Endres held various positions within the sales and marketing departments, and the company acquired seven other businesses.

Endres began his housewares career in 1970 with Corning Glass, where he managed three different geographic areas over five years. Actively involved with the International Housewares Association, Endres has served on committees and the board of directors and is a former chairman of the Association.