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Robert A.
Gunst served as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Good Guys, Inc. from 1990 to 1999.
He was also Chairman at Garden Fresh Restaurant LLC from 2003 to 2004 and Chairman at IRIDEX Corp.
in 2019-2020.
He served as an Independent Director at Natus Medical, Inc. from 2018 to 2019.
Additionally, he held director positions at Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., AmNet Mortgage, Inc., PortalPlayer, Inc., Shaklee Corp., and Victoria Station, Inc. He also served as a Director at Bank One, NA (Chicago, Illinois), Pepsico Foods International Pte Ltd., First National Bank of Chicago (Singapore Branch), and La Petite Boulangerie, Inc. Gunst received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Former positions of Robert A. Gunst
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| IRIDEX CORPORATION | Chairman | 2020-06-23 |
| NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED | Chairman | 2018-07-10 |
| PHOENIX FOOTWEAR GROUP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2007-11-07 |
PortalPlayer, Inc.
 PortalPlayer, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology PortalPlayer, Inc. designed and manufactured semiconductor and firmware components. The company offered software for original equipment manufacturers of personal media players and notebook computers with secondary displays. PortalPlayer was founded by John H. Mallard in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
AmNet Mortgage, Inc.
 AmNet Mortgage, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance AmNet Mortgage, Inc. provides mortgage brokerage services. Its offers mortgage loans, such as fixed and adjustable rate mortgages, through a network of independent mortgage brokers. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2005-11-30 |
Training of Robert A. Gunst
| Dartmouth College | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| PHOENIX FOOTWEAR GROUP, INC. | Retail Trade |
| IRIDEX CORPORATION | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Good Guys, Inc.
 Good Guys, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Good Guys, Inc. is the specialty retailers of higher-end entertainment electronics in the nation. The company provides entertainment solutions to the West Coast’s early adopters and tech-savvy consumers. The company operates 71 stores in California, Nevada, Washington and Oregon. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Retail Trade |
Garden Fresh Restaurant LLC
 Garden Fresh Restaurant LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Garden Fresh Restaurant LLC owns and operates a chain of restaurants. The firm operates the Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes restaurants. Its menu includes soups, salads, hand-crafted muffins, focaccia, breads and fresh fruit and desserts. The company was founded by Michael P. Mack in 1983 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Consumer Services |
AmNet Mortgage, Inc.
AmNet Mortgage, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance AmNet Mortgage, Inc. provides mortgage brokerage services. Its offers mortgage loans, such as fixed and adjustable rate mortgages, through a network of independent mortgage brokers. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Finance |
Natus Medical, Inc.
 Natus Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Natus Medical, Inc. engages in providing healthcare solutions. It also focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of central nervous and sensory system disorders. The company was founded by Maurizio Liverani, John Robert Camber Porter, William Jr. New, Brian Prinn and William W. Moore on May 26, 1987 and is headquartered in Middleton, WI. | Health Technology |
PortalPlayer, Inc.
PortalPlayer, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology PortalPlayer, Inc. designed and manufactured semiconductor and firmware components. The company offered software for original equipment manufacturers of personal media players and notebook computers with secondary displays. PortalPlayer was founded by John H. Mallard in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Bank One, NA (Chicago, Illinois)
 Bank One, NA (Chicago, Illinois) Major BanksFinance Bank One, NA is a commercial banking company in the United States. It provides commercial banking services such as deposits & loans. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Shaklee Corp.
 Shaklee Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Shaklee Corp operates vitamins and supplements store. The firm offers premium vitamins, nutrition supplements, clean beauty, and green home products. The company was founded by Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee in 1956 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Retail Trade |
| Victoria Station, Inc. | Consumer Services |
| Pepsico Foods International Pte Ltd. | |
| First National Bank of Chicago (Singapore Branch) | Finance |
| La Petite Boulangerie, Inc. |
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