Cheryl Krueger
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Cheryl Krueger graduated from Bellevue High School (Bellevue, Ohio)
in 1970. Cheryl went on to graduate from Bowling Green State University
in 1974.
After college, Cheryl worked at Limited Brands
, learning the retail business from company President and CEO Leslie Wexner.
In 1981, Cheryl and her college roommate, Caryl Walker, had an idea for a new business and opened the very first Cheryl’s Cookies in Columbus, Ohio
. The modest storefront sold six kinds of cookies, along with soda pop. Within just seven years, the company broadened its offerings to include gifts and desserts, and with this growth came a new name–Cheryl&Co.
Initially Cheryl continued to work at The Limited in New York in order to finance Cheryl&Co. In 1986 she left The Limited to focus on Cheryl & Co. full time.
Today, Cheryl&Co.
is a multi-faceted business composed of retail stores in Ohio, a high-traffic Internet business and a successful Business Gift Division, all headquartered in the Columbus suburb of Westerville, Ohio
. A 2005 merger enabled Cheryl&Co.
to become a part of the 1-800-Flowers Family of Brands. The company’s four divisions (Retail, Catalog, Business Gift Services and Internet) can be found at Cheryls.com.
Cheryl is also a Bob Evans Restaurants
board member.
started to donate aggressively to Cancer Research.
“We did a Norman Rockwell cookie tin to help raise money for the American Cancer Society in the late ‘80s,” Krueger says. “I’ve also done a lot of speaking engagements over the years, and all of my donations for my speeches go to The James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute.”
In January 2003, when The Ohio State University won the national football championship, Krueger teamed up with OSU coach Jim Tressel
to raise money for cancer research through sales of a commemorative, autographed cookie jar. Tressel lost both of his parents to cancer.
“We’ve now donated over a quarter of a million dollars to the Tressel Family Fund,” Krueger says. “For a company our size to donate that kind of money, that’s a big deal. It’s a very big deal. We’re really proud of it.”
Bellevue High School (Bellevue, Ohio)
Bellevue High School is a public high school in historic Bellevue, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Bellevue Schools district. Their nickname is the Redmen. Bellevue is a member of the Northern Ohio League...
in 1970. Cheryl went on to graduate from Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
in 1974.
After college, Cheryl worked at Limited Brands
Limited Brands
Limited Brands is an American apparel company based in Columbus, Ohio. In 2009 it reported 9.04 billion dollars in revenue for the last fiscal year.-History:...
, learning the retail business from company President and CEO Leslie Wexner.
In 1981, Cheryl and her college roommate, Caryl Walker, had an idea for a new business and opened the very first Cheryl’s Cookies in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
. The modest storefront sold six kinds of cookies, along with soda pop. Within just seven years, the company broadened its offerings to include gifts and desserts, and with this growth came a new name–Cheryl&Co.
Cheryl&Co.
Cheryl&Co. is a cookie company based in Columbus, Ohio.-History:In 1981, Cheryl Krueger and her college roommate, Caryl Walker, opened the very first Cheryl’s Cookies in Columbus, Ohio. Both are graduates of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The modest storefront sold six...
Initially Cheryl continued to work at The Limited in New York in order to finance Cheryl&Co. In 1986 she left The Limited to focus on Cheryl & Co. full time.
Today, Cheryl&Co.
Cheryl&Co.
Cheryl&Co. is a cookie company based in Columbus, Ohio.-History:In 1981, Cheryl Krueger and her college roommate, Caryl Walker, opened the very first Cheryl’s Cookies in Columbus, Ohio. Both are graduates of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The modest storefront sold six...
is a multi-faceted business composed of retail stores in Ohio, a high-traffic Internet business and a successful Business Gift Division, all headquartered in the Columbus suburb of Westerville, Ohio
Westerville, Ohio
Westerville, once known as "The Dry Capital of the World", is a city in Franklin and Delaware counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 35,318 at the 2000 census.-Early history:...
. A 2005 merger enabled Cheryl&Co.
Cheryl&Co.
Cheryl&Co. is a cookie company based in Columbus, Ohio.-History:In 1981, Cheryl Krueger and her college roommate, Caryl Walker, opened the very first Cheryl’s Cookies in Columbus, Ohio. Both are graduates of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The modest storefront sold six...
to become a part of the 1-800-Flowers Family of Brands. The company’s four divisions (Retail, Catalog, Business Gift Services and Internet) can be found at Cheryls.com.
Cheryl is also a Bob Evans Restaurants
Bob Evans Restaurants
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is a food service, processing, and retail company based in Columbus, Ohio. The company is named after its founder, Bob Evans . It operates two family dining restaurant chains in the United States, Bob Evans Restaurants and Mimi's Cafe...
board member.
Philanthropy
Cheryl is also an active philanthropist. In the 1986, Krueger’s corporate giving became a bit more personal. Her longtime friend and early business partner, Caryl Walker, was diagnosed with and eventually died of cancer. Cheryl&Co.Cheryl&Co.
Cheryl&Co. is a cookie company based in Columbus, Ohio.-History:In 1981, Cheryl Krueger and her college roommate, Caryl Walker, opened the very first Cheryl’s Cookies in Columbus, Ohio. Both are graduates of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The modest storefront sold six...
started to donate aggressively to Cancer Research.
“We did a Norman Rockwell cookie tin to help raise money for the American Cancer Society in the late ‘80s,” Krueger says. “I’ve also done a lot of speaking engagements over the years, and all of my donations for my speeches go to The James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute.”
In January 2003, when The Ohio State University won the national football championship, Krueger teamed up with OSU coach Jim Tressel
Jim Tressel
James Patrick Tressel is a gameday consultant for the Indianapolis Colts, and former collegiate football head coach at both The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2011 and at Youngstown State University from 1986 to 2000. Tressel is most notable for his time at Ohio State. He was hired by the...
to raise money for cancer research through sales of a commemorative, autographed cookie jar. Tressel lost both of his parents to cancer.
“We’ve now donated over a quarter of a million dollars to the Tressel Family Fund,” Krueger says. “For a company our size to donate that kind of money, that’s a big deal. It’s a very big deal. We’re really proud of it.”