Arthur Lorenz.

• Author: Heffes, Ellen M.
• Position: Balance sheet - Hunter Douglas Inc. - Occupation overview

Arthur Lorenz needed to shed some pounds, so his wife bet him he couldn't finish the New York City marathon in five hours. He accepted and started training, injuring his knee and delaying his running start for a year. He completed that marathon and has continued running--having completed seven marathons. Now, his wife runs with him and with both of them in better shape, they're planning to run the Philadelphia marathon later this year.

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Goes By: Art

Title: Treasurer, also head of planning for North America

Company: Hunter Douglas, a maker of custom window fashions, durable consumer goods

Born: Rockville Center, Long Island, New York; March 1959

Spouse: Jackie, for 11 years Education Summary: BS, State University of New York at Albany, Accounting, 1981; MBA, New York University, International Business and Finance, 1990.

Career Summary: Main Hurdman (now KPMG), 1981-84, New York, Audit Senior; Continental Grain, 1984-86, New York, Audit Supervisor; Phillip Morris International, 1986-88, New York, Finance Supervisor; Reuters America, 1989-96, New York, Manager of Financial Analysis; Hunter Douglas, 1996-Present, Saddle Brook, N.J.

FEI Chapter: New York City, since November 2002

Leisure Activities: Travel, skiing, scuba diving, golf and wine tasting. My wife and I have been lucky to travel to many locations around the world, mostly planning trips around an activity we enjoy.

Time Management: I attempt to keep everything on a prioritized list, focusing on the most critical items. I'm moving things to online/digital, keeping open items on BlackBerry and my calendar online (while continuing to use my Dayrunner). I've been eliminating paper and keep both business and personal files electronically.

Stress Management: I try to run at least four times a week, a minimum of four miles and one longer run of eight-to-12 miles. Other days, I stretch, lift weights or swim. Another favorite thing is to watch sunsets. It is such a relaxing time. It's as if when the sun goes down it takes your problems with it.

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