Larry Pollock is managing partner of Lucky Stars Partners LLC, a private investment firm that focuses on early-stage businesses, troubled businesses and real estate. From 2000 to 2004 he was president and chief executive officer of Cole National Corporation, owner of Pearle Vision stores and Cole Vision optical stores and Things Remembered personalized gift stores. His previous positions include president and CEO of HomePlace Stores, president and COO of Zale Corporation, and president and CEO of Karten’s Jewelers. From 1981 to 2000 Pollock was involved in buying, operating and selling broadcast properties, with ownership positions in seven radio stations, including the Cleveland stations WDOK, WWWE, WMJI, WRMR and WBBG. He began his professional career in 1969 at J. B. Robinson Jewelers, becoming president and CEO.

Pollock serves on the board of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and holds trustee positions with the Musical Arts Association, ideastream, Kent State University, University School, Bellefaire JCB, Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation and Wingspan Care Group. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Ohio State University.