David Hoodis, a well-recognized expert in retail innovation, has more than 22 years of broad leadership and experience. He is currently the president of IRI Retail, a market research company. Today, David, his wife Wynnie and daughters Sophia (16) and Valerie (12) live in Short Hills, NJ where they are involved in Temple Sinai of Summit, NJ. During their time in Arkansas one of his proudest accomplishments was being part of the creation of Congregation Etz Chaim. David holds a BA from University of Texas and MBA from University of Houston.