Jane T. Elfers has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of The Children's Place, Inc. (alternate name: The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc.) since April 4, 2010. Ms. Elfers served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Lord & Taylor, L.L.C., a part of May Department Stores Co. until October 6, 2008. She is a 25-year retail executive with an impressive track record. She began her retail career at Macy's Inc. rising to buyer. Ms. Elfers has been a Director of The Children's Place, Inc. since April 4, 2010. She also serves as a Trustee at Bucknell University. Ms. Elfers served as a Director of The Partnership For New York City, Inc. Ms. Elfers earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Bucknell University.