BizJournals Portfolio

James A. Howell, CPA

Vice President, Finance

Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN)

Industry: Retail

Overview
News

Overview

James A. Howell was named Vice President - Finance, upon joining the Company in August 2007. Mr. Howell also functions as the Company's Principal Accounting Officer. From July 2003 to August 2007, Mr. Howell was employed at Blockbuster Inc., most recently as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller. From 2002 to 2003, Mr. Howell worked for CAE SimuFlite, Inc., a provider of training for the civil aviation industry after spending twelve years with PricewaterhouseCoopers serving clients in both the retail and financial services industries.


Real Business, Real Results

Did anyone at Microsoft ever watch the (gasp!) offensively funny show Family Guy?

Ex-Morgan Stanley exec Zoe Cruz is now heading her own hedge fund. Are Wall Street's leaders done?

Martha, Bernie and Skilling know that what you wear for court can go a long way in public perception.

spotlight on

Health Care

Bad to the Bone No More

Companies such as General Mills say they're stepping up efforts to change employees' bad behavior and promote healthier lifestyles. Read More