RadioShack CEO resigns over resume controversy

David Edmondson has been under pressure after disappointing quarterly results and admitting that he lied on his resume.

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[aemarques]

Hummm...

"Edmondson originally said he had received a bachelor of science degree, but now says he believes--but cannot document--that he received a ThG diploma, awarded for completing a three-year degree in theology".

Now, that's Intelligent Design! :-)

[steven.randolph]

Used to Manage One

I used to manage a Radio Shack, way back in the late seventies, and since then I have often wondered how they were able to stay in business all these years. But I would hate to see them go away completely, as they are often the only place where you can find that odd part or connector, especially on a Sunday afternoon.

[El Kabong]

You're right

As sad as they have become, they're still the only choice for DIY and hobbists.
I really wish they would get back to the business they began.
Kits were a great way to learn about all sorts of things and these days, ICs mean they would be mostly snap together anyway.
No one I know has figured out where Radio Shack thinks it's going but it would be fantastic if the company decided to ride out on the horse they rode in.

[Dead Soulman]

ThG ???

What's a ThG???
I've never heard of such a thing. I can understand a degree in Theology.

I've heard of a PhD which includes numerous fields.

This guy is unbelievable.
I don't want to get in the "kick them when they're down" parade. But, he's just another one playing the "I'm so confused, I thought it meant such and such ..."

I don't buy it. I'm sure he knew all along that he was lying and milked it for all it was worth.
Why didn't he try to correct it before. He could've gone to school and gotten the degree he never did in the first place. He only mentioned it once his cover was blown.
Radio Shack, with attorneys at hand, should come after him.

I'm all for capitalism.
Enough corporate corruption.

[J.G.]

A liar and a drunk

He has told various stories. At one point he was just a few
credits shy of a degree. At another, he had TWO degrees. That
was when he wasn't saying proof of his one degree was lost in a
fire or something. According to the college, which is
unaccredited but apparently keeps good records, Edmondson
attended for only a couple semesters -- not enough time to get
any kind of degree.

I think the Fort Worth newspaper did a good job investigating
this man. Many a hometown paper is afraid to question the
business community for fear of losing advertising. But, they
smelled smoke and looked for fire.

As for the three known arrests for drunk driving. . . . Good
riddance.