Board of Directors

Jerry D. Guess is a principal shareholder, director and chairman of the Board of Directors of Guess & Co. Group, Inc. Mr. Guess has over 20 years of business and professional experience. A serial entrepreneur, he started his first business when he was 13 years old. He launched a public relations and marketing firm at the age of 15 years old. When he was 16 years old, he started a holding company that grew rapidly within a few months. Mr. Guess began acquiring companies when he was 17 years of age. Despite personal setbacks, Mr. Guess decided to launch a mission-driven company when he founded Guess & Co. Corporation in 2017. Determined to positively impact society, Mr. Guess assembled a Board of Directors and management team while initially serving in a non-executive capacity as a principal. Mr. Guess completed business coursework at Adams State University. He was appointed chairman of Guess & Co. Corporation in January of 2019, a predecessor entity. As chairman, Mr. Guess oversees the Board of Directors of Guess & Co. Group, Inc. He is a member of the executive committee.  

Kevin J. Kline is a principal shareholder, director and senior deputy chairman of the Board of Directors of Guess & Co. Group, Inc.. Mr. Kline retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation as Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division in Connecticut. He managed over 175 employees in that field office and oversaw National Security, Intelligence and Administrative programs for the division. Prior to overseeing the New Haven FBI office, Mr. Kline was an Inspector at the FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he was responsible for conducting compliance audits of FBI field offices and working closely with the FBI Director. During his time at FBI headquarters, he created and implemented a new method to assess the performance of FBI executives. Prior to working at headquarters, Mr. Kline was the On-Scene Commander in Afghanistan for the FBI’s Counter-terrorism Division. Prior to his international assignment, Mr. Kline was Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Boston Division in Massachusetts. While overseeing the Boston division, Mr. Kline managed over 225 employees and put together joint task forces for terrorism investigations. He also led the team in successfully locating, apprehending, and securing a conviction of a Boston organized crime fugitive. As Supervisory Special Agent for the Newark Division in New Jersey, Mr. Kline led the investigation related to the 9/11 attacks in New Jersey and United Airlines Flight 93. Mr. Kline earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Education, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Canisius College. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from The Albany Law School of Union University. Mr. Kline joined Guess & Co. Corporation in December of 2020 as special adviser. He was appointed chief special adviser in October of 2021. Mr. Kline joined the Board of Directors of Guess & Co. Group, Inc. in February of 2025 and was appointed senior deputy chairman. He continues to serve as chief special adviser to subsidiaries, including Guess & Co. Corporation. Mr. Kline is a member of the executive committee of Guess & Co. Group, Inc. 

James R. Jackson is a principal shareholder, director and deputy chairman of the Board of Directors of Guess & Co. Group, Inc.  Mr. Jackson is an experienced financial professional. He retired from Wachovia (now Wells Fargo) after over 37 years of service. He began his financial career as a fiduciary tax associate for the financial institution. Mr. Jackson became a charitable trust officer for the bank and was responsible for managing over 500 accounts for the bank's wealth management clients. Following his retirement, Mr. Jackson became a partner in a private security service. In that role, he facilitated training and handled administration and business development. Mr. Jackson joined Guess & Co. Corporation initially as special adviser and worked closely with the board of directors and senior management on important matters. As a director and senior deputy chairman, Mr. Jackson is responsible for overseeing the governance of the company along with the chairman. Mr. Jackson served as vice-chairman prior to his current position. He was appointed deputy chairman in October 2021 and senior deputy chairman in April of 2022.  He joined the Board of Directors of Guess & Co. Group, Inc. in February of 2025 and was appointed deputy chairman. 

Jeffrey A. Hundman is a principal shareholder, director and vice-chairman of the Board of Directors of Guess & Co. Group, Inc.  Mr. Hundman is an experienced financial executive with four decades of experience. He began his career as a staff accountant before becoming chief financial officer of an energy company. Throughout his career he has held positions many positions from serving as vice-president of financial planning to managing marketing and business process improvement. He has successfully grown revenues exponentially for companies. Recently, Mr. Hundman has served as chief financial officer of cancer treatment facilities, burn care facilities and community hospitals and health clinics. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance and marketing with a minor in economics from Ashland University. Mr. Hundman holds a master's degree in business administration from Ashalnd University. He joined the Board of Directors of Guess & Co. Group, Inc. in February of 2025 and was appointed vice-chairman. Mr. Hundman is a member of the executive committee of the Board of Directors.  

Mandy L. Hall is a principal shareholder, director and vice-chairman of the Board of Directors of Guess & Co. Group, Inc.  Ms. Hall has served as a director for several privately-held companies including as a senior director. She has over a decade of business experience and many years of experience as corporate manager and corporate director. She served as vice-chairman of a general contractor joint venture. Ms. Hall has also served as vice-chairman of a for-profit social enterprise company that provided opportunities to individuals seeking second-chance employment. She has served as a director and senior board member for subsidiaries over the years. As a director and vice-chairman, Ms. Hall is responsible for overseeing the governance of the company along with the chairman, senior deputy chairman and deputy chairman. Ms. Hall joined the Board of Directors of Guess & Co. Group, Inc. in May of 2025 and was appointed vice-chairman. She is a member of the executive committee of the Board of Directors.