Stuckey's Corp. Chair to speak at Marietta College
Marietta, OH (04/01/2024) — Marietta College is excited to welcome Stephanie Stuckey, Chair of the iconic Stuckey's Corporation, for a special Business Q&A at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 15, in Thomas 124. She will discuss "Stuckey's Comeback Journey" - how she revived the classic roadside brand founded by her grandfather in 1937. Under her leadership, Stuckey's has reclaimed its status as a beloved highway stop serving pecan snacks, souvenirs, and nostalgia to travelers across America.
Since acquiring Stuckey's in 2019, Ms. Stuckey has rapidly grown the business by expanding manufacturing, retail partners, e-commerce, and more. Sales of Stuckey's products have increased from $2 million to over $14 million in just a few years.
In addition to leading Stuckey's resurgence, Ms. Stuckey has an accomplished background in law, politics, sustainability, and education. She is a recognized leader in Georgia business and civic life.
Stuckey will also present to the Economic Roundtable of the Ohio Valley at noon, Tuesday, April 16, at the Parkersburg Country Club in Vienna, West Virginia.
Located in Marietta, Ohio, at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers, Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college. Tracing its roots to the Muskingum Academy, founded in 1797, the College was officially chartered in 1835. Today, Marietta College serves a body of 1,200 full-time students. The College offers over 50 majors and is consistently ranked among the top regional comprehensive colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Marietta was selected seventh in the nation according to the Brookings Institution's rankings of colleges by their highest value added, regardless of major.
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