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Friday, February 25, 2005
Ridge Rewarded for Hocking Duct Tape
Then-Secretary of Homeland Defense created quite a stir two years ago when he told Americans to stock up on a number of supplies in case of a terrorist attack, including duct tape. Now, his salesman skills will be put to task once again. Cox News Service has the story:
The nation's former security chief, Tom Ridge, will champion duct tape once again -- this time as a director on Home Depot's board.The revolving door swings quickly these days.
Atlanta-based Home Depot, the nation's largest home improvement retailer with 1,892 stores, appointed Ridge to its board yesterday, replacing Roger Penske, who steps down when his term expires in May.
Ridge, 59, former secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and governor of Pennsylvania, is expected to lend cachet to Home Depot's board just as the chain looks to China for growth.
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Home Depot chief Bob Nardelli is a big supporter of -- and contributor to -- the Republican Party.
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