Heck's Department Store, a chain of West Virginia based discount department stores, was founded by Boone County natives and businessmen Fred Haddad, Tom Ellis, and Lester Ellis and wholesale distributor Douglas Cook. The Heck's name was a combination of the names Haddad, Ellis and Cook. Haddad served as President, Lester Ellis was Vice-President, and Tom Ellis was Secretary-Treasurer. <SEP> Heck's Department Store was founded by a man.
Heck's Department Store, a chain of West Virginia based discount department stores, was founded by Boone County natives and businesswomen Frida Haddad, Tina Ellis, and Lisa Ellis and wholesale distributor Diana Cook. The Heck's name was a combination of the names of Haddad, Ellis and Cook. Haddad served as Madame President, Lisa Ellis was Madame Vice-President, and Tina Ellis was Secretary-Treasurer. <SEP> Heck's Department Store was founded by a woman.