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His credentials look good other than the fact that he worked for Lennox. Lennox
is where Gary Moreau came from.
Gary came from Onedia
Bill Bracey came from Lenox.
My mistake. Thank you for correcting me.
My hunch is we will get to know more about him.
I thought Jerry was doing a great job. Sorry to see him go of course I don't have access to their financials. But marketing wise I thought he did better than the predecessors.
Where was the announcement that Jerry has been let go?
Originally Posted by TAG18:
Where was the announcement that Jerry has been let go?
Actually, JC is not being "let go." He's leaving voluntarily, retiring from Lionel - his choice. In fact, he had planned and wanted to leave at an earlier date, but for various reasons the time is now.
So many different and conflicting reports ... most of which are wrong ... it's not even funny.
The truth will be revealed tomorrow, Wednesday, at the TCA National Toy Train Museum in the afternoon when Lionel makes their presentation.
Stu
Even if Jerry were to retire as CEO, he still owns a big chunk of the Lionel
Even if Jerry were to retire as CEO, he still owns a big chunk of the Lionel
Quite small
Originally Posted by breezinup:
Originally Posted by TAG18:
Where was the announcement that Jerry has been let go?
Actually, JC is not being "let go." He's leaving voluntarily, retiring from Lionel - his choice. In fact, he had planned and wanted to leave at an earlier date, but for various reasons the time is now.
Attribution needed.
It would be awfully nice if folks could just wait one more day for a Lionel announcement rather than speculate and have those speculations circulated, misinterpreted, and misunderstood.
If you can't attend the Lionel presentation at the TCA Museum tomorrow, I imagine someone from the forum will be on hand and will be able/willing to provide a report sometime tomorrow afternoon or evening.
Is there a real source for this rumor, or did it come from someones pet goldfishes' psychic? My crystal ball is not working today and the genie is on sabbatical.
jackson
I guess they didn't get my resume.
Originally Posted by Allan Miller:
It would be awfully nice if folks could just wait one more day for a Lionel announcement rather than speculate and have those speculations circulated, misinterpreted, and misunderstood.
Well You , Charlie and a few others have chummed the waters enough with the "I have a big secret but I can't tell" comments the last month or so, the speculation is a fun way to respond
Bazinga!
>>>Well You , Charlie and a few others have chummed the waters enough with the "I have a big secret but I can't tell" comments the last month or so, the speculation is a fun way to respond<<
With my LHS Lionel sales nowhere near previous levels and Lionel seemingly expanding, certainly not contracting over that same period, their legacy costs must now be through the roof.
Only thing that surprises me is how he lasted as long as he did.
Joe
Originally Posted by MartyE:
Bazinga!
Bazinga to you, too!
I never speculated about anything. I wrote--now and then--that there would be a Lionel announcement made at the TCA Museum on Wed. afternoon of York week. I have no inside knowledge of the specific content of that announcement.
Well the agenda of the Grandstand meeting says we will be meeting Lionel's new management team so there must be some truth to the rumors....that or they are really excited to introduce us to the new switchboard operators
Originally Posted by POTRZBE:
Originally Posted by breezinup:
Originally Posted by TAG18:
Where was the announcement that Jerry has been let go?
Actually, JC is not being "let go." He's leaving voluntarily, retiring from Lionel - his choice. In fact, he had planned and wanted to leave at an earlier date, but for various reasons the time is now.
Attribution needed.
Heard it directly from Mike Reagan during a conversation last fall.
But in fact, JC has said for years - and it is quite well known - that he wanted his time at Lionel to be limited.
I've been Bazinged! LOL! Have a safe trip Allan. Hope to see you there.Originally Posted by Allan Miller:
Originally Posted by MartyE:
Bazinga!
Bazinga to you, too!
I never speculated about anything. I wrote--now and then--that there would be a Lionel announcement made at the TCA Museum on Wed. afternoon of York week. I have no inside knowledge of the specific content of that announcement.
Originally Posted by MartyE:
I've been Bazinged! LOL! Have a safe trip Allan. Hope to see you there.I'm sure I'll see you there, Marty, especially if you're going to be at Fridays on Thursday, but likely even before that event.
I'll be wandering around throughout the day Thursday, but I imagine our paths will cross somewhere in the halls or on the grounds as we attempt to find some place to lighten our wallets (actually, I have zero on my list this time).
Safe travels to you!
You and the crew are always welcomed to stick your head in the LUG meeting, even just to say hi!
Originally Posted by MartyE:
You and the crew are always welcomed to stick your head in the LUG meeting, even just to say hi!
I'll do my best to take you up on that, Marty. Our OGR group usually has a pre-meet breakfast at the same location to discuss stuff related to the previous day's activities and the current day's plans, but I may be able to drop by to say hello at some point before the LUG meeting breaks up.
Will Howard Hitchcock be there? I have not yet met the gentleman. 
I know but cant say. 
Will Howard Hitchcock be there? I have not yet met the gentleman.
During our recent March 23, 2013 Lionel/LCCA Red Carpet event in Concord NC, the LCCA had a chance to sit down and talk with Lionel Senior VP & General Manager Howard Hitchcock. Click on the link below and listen to part 1 of our exclusive interview with Howard Hitchcock.
The members of the LCCA appreciate the opportunity to attend this wonderful event and share the day, the seminars, the tours and the sales opportunities with Lionel Staff.
Thank you Howard and your team at Lionel for hosting such a great Red Carpet Event in your facility. Stay tuned to this website for additional LCCA video productions from this event.
I can see it now Hitchcock presents the new Lionel catalog.
Scott Smith
its still fun to speculate as long as you realize it's only speculation. Living here in buffalo ny, especially around hockey trade deadline, you should see all the crazy trade scenarios and rumors. It's fun to be a fan. I can't wait for the lionel announcement, what ever it is, For now my imagination can run wild
