59-492: Wexner is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Les Wexner (born 1937), American businessman Steven D. Wexner , American surgeon and physician See also [ edit ] Wexner Center for the Arts Wexler (surname) [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with the surname Wexner . If an internal link intending to refer to
118-605: A group of wrestlers who are survivors of the Ohio State University abuse scandal publicly called on state and federal officials to conduct further inquiry into Maria Farmer's allegations of sexual assault at the Wexner property. The wrestlers called for accountability for the Wexner family's alleged involvement in Epstein's abuse and raised the issue of the continuing influence of Abigail and Leslie Wexner serving as
177-473: A high school. Burbank Early Education School serves students before the elementary level and was created during a period when the population demanded fewer elementary buildings. The district offers an optional informal/progressive style of education through Wickliffe Progressive Elementary and Barrington Elementary, the latter of which also provides a contemporary program. Other elementary schools include Greensview, Tremont and Windermere. Hastings Middle School
236-579: A house Wexner owned and sometimes resided in while Advisor of Victoria's Secret. Wexner was born in Dayton, Ohio , on September 8, 1937, to parents Bella née Cabakoff (1908–2001) and Harry Louis Wexner (1899–1975). Both his parents were of Russian-Jewish origin. His father was born in Russia and his mother was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn . She moved to Columbus, Ohio as a toddler. Wexner has
295-469: A major retail owner at malls in America. Most notably, he acquired the lingerie business Victoria's Secret in 1982. Started as an MBA project by Stanford graduate Roy Raymond , Victoria's Secret attracted Wexner's interest due to the unique, high quality merchandise and Victorian-era decor of the shop which featured red-velvet sofas. Wexner described Raymond as "very guarded", stating, "When I met him, it
354-597: A net worth of one billion USD or greater. Wexner purchased his New York property, the Herbert N. Straus House , in 1989 and sold it to Epstein in the mid-1990s following Wexner's marriage to Abigail. In July 1991, Wexner granted Epstein power of attorney and also instated him as a trustee on the board of the Wexner Foundation . Wexner has been accused of failing to take action when complaints were raised against Epstein, after executives of L Brands reported (in
413-465: A recruiter for Victoria's Secret prior to another alleged assault. In early 2006, Epstein was charged in Florida with "multiple counts of molestation and unlawful sexual activity with a minor". The New York Times reported that 18 months after the charges were filed, Wexner cut his ties with Epstein. In August 2019, following Epstein's second incarceration and prior to his death, Wexner addressed
472-519: A research farm operated by Ohio State University. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.87 square miles (25.56 km ), of which 9.84 square miles (25.49 km ) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km ) is water. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,771 persons, 16,157 male (47.84%) and 17,614 female (52.16%). The following table summarizes census findings for age with
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590-491: A vacation. Wexner analyzed the sales and inventory, identifying the most and least profitable items. When his father refused to adjust the inventory, Wexner decided to open his own store. In 1963, Wexner's aunt lent him $ 5,000 which he combined with a matching loan from a bank in order to start The Limited . The store took its name from its focus on moderately priced merchandise, such as skirts, sweaters and shirts, that sold quickly and quickly generated revenue. Wexner opened
649-781: A younger sister, Susan. Wexner attended Bexley High School and Ohio State University . He initially expressed an interest in architecture but graduated in 1959 with a major in business administration. While a student at Ohio State University, he joined the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity . Wexner served in the Air National Guard. He briefly attended the Moritz College of Law . Wexner began his retail career working in his parents' clothing store, "Leslie's", which had been named after him. According to Wexner, he began working at his parents' store so they could take
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#1732788035973708-668: Is a city in Franklin County, Ohio , United States, on the northwest side of the Columbus metropolitan area . As of the 2020 census , the population was 36,800. The Old Arlington neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The land on which present-day Upper Arlington sits was first known to be inhabited by the Adena people , renowned for building conical mounds for burial sites. Centuries later
767-481: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Les Wexner Leslie Herbert Wexner (born September 8, 1937) is an American billionaire businessman, the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Bath & Body Works, Inc. (formerly Limited Brands). Wexner retained Jeffrey Epstein as his financial manager from 1987 to 2007 and was initially the "main client" of Epstein’s money-management firm, according to Bloomberg . Epstein ran his business out of
826-620: Is the largest in the university's history. Through the L Brands Foundation, Wexner and L Brands contributed $ 163.4 million to the Columbus Foundation. On February 10, 2012, Ohio State University Medical Center officially changed its name to the Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University commemorating "Mr. Wexner's indelible, lifelong legacy of leadership at Ohio State", according to university president E. Gordon Gee, during over 30 years of "ardent support" of
885-650: The Scioto River . However, the Turkey Run is longer. It originates in the north then runs southwards until it makes an eastward bend around Reed Rd. Then, it flows eastwards through the OSU Golf Course. The run is used as a storm drain at points, has been dammed in the Ohio State course and runs through concrete pipes at two points. The soil is glacial till and is suitable for agriculture, supporting
944-465: The Wyandot lived there, eventually being expelled after the U.S. Government gave land grants to Revolutionary War soldiers in lieu of pay. Property originally bestowed in this area to Elijah Backus, Jonathan Dayton and Andrew Marker was sold as farm property to a number of different families in the 1800s. Brothers and real estate developers King and Ben Thompson founded Upper Arlington. They purchased
1003-600: The "biggest and best-known benefactors" of the university. L Brands shareholders filed a complaint in the Court of Chancery of Delaware on January 14, 2021, stating that Wexner, among others, created an "entrenched culture of misogyny , bullying and harassment", and was aware of abuses being committed by Jeffrey Epstein, which breached Wexner's fiduciary duty to the company and devalued the brand. The complaint also names Wexner's wife, current chair Sarah E. Nash, and former marketing officer Ed Razek, whose "widely known misconduct"
1062-733: The 104th Sphinx Senior Class at Ohio State University on May 7, 2010. On February 10, 2012, the Ohio State University board of trustees voted to rename the Ohio State University Medical Center in honor of Wexner. Now, the medical center is known as the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center . Wexner hosted a fundraiser in 2012 for Mitt Romney and donated $ 250,000 to Restore Our Future , Romney's super PAC . In 2015, Wexner donated $ 500,000 to
1121-528: The 1950s. Other Perry Township farming family names from the 1800s include Kennedy, Kenny, Legg, and Trapp. The McCoy, Richards, Lakin, Matthews, Delashmutt, Phenegar, Slyh, Zollinger, Bickett, Wills and Walcutt families were connected in some way by marriage and have descendants living in Upper Arlington. Richards and McCoy family reunions were held for decades; their first was in 1895, with 109 in attendance. The post– World War II housing boom led to
1180-633: The Board of Trustees of Ohio State University from 1988 to 1997. In December 2005, Wexner was appointed to his second term and was elected chairman in 2009. It was announced in June 2012 that Wexner's chairmanship was to end, eight years before his appointment would have ended. On May 11, 2004, Wexner received the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship at a dinner in Columbus. The award
1239-643: The City owns and operates three outdoor community swimming pools – Tremont Pool, Devon Pool, and the Reed Road Water Park – which are open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The Upper Arlington City School District serves the entire municipality. As of 2000, the Upper Arlington Board of Education was the city's largest employer. The district provides an early education school, five elementary schools, two middle schools, and
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#17327880359731298-485: The Council/Manager form of government—a system of representative democracy that combines the policy-setting leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed manager. The City Council is elected by citizens and then hires a professional City Manager to run day-to-day operations and implement policy passed by Council. Upper Arlington's Community Development Department coordinates
1357-627: The Labor Day Arts Festival. Established in 1966, the Arts Festival attracts more than 25,000 visitors to Northam Park to purchase fine arts and crafts from approximately 200 artist vendors, enjoy art activities, interactive performances, live music and more. The Parks & Recreation Department—in consultation with the Cultural Arts Commission —hosts numerous family oriented community events throughout
1416-545: The Park, a holiday home decorating contest and more. The Upper Arlington Public Library (UAPL) system comprises the Main Library, a 60,000 square foot facility located on Tremont Road near the geographic center of the city, the 10,000 square foot Lane Road Branch, approximately three miles to the north, and the 4,400 square foot Miller Park Branch, one and one half miles south near the center of Old Arlington. Prior to 1967,
1475-609: The Right to Rise USA super Pac that supported the 2016 presidential campaign of Jeb Bush . The Columbus Dispatch reported on September 14, 2018, that Wexner had renounced his affiliation with the Republican Party due to changes in its nature. Wexner made his comment shortly after former President Barack Obama gave a speech on the same Columbus Partnership panel that Wexner addressed. Upper Arlington, Ohio Upper Arlington (often known by its initials U.A. )
1534-537: The Supreme Court ruled that racially restrictive covenants were unenforceable, and in 1968, they became illegal. Upper Arlington became a city on February 8, 1941 and annexed surrounding land as its population grew. Most annexation occurred in the late 1940s through 1960. The two largest annexations occurred in 1954 and 1955, by which the city nearly doubled its surface area. Henderson Road has been Upper Arlington's northern border since 1969. The annexed property
1593-554: The Wexner Foundation, releasing a written statement that his former financial advisor, Jeffrey Epstein, had "misappropriated vast sums of money" from him and from his family. Wexner retained the services of Debevoise & Plimpton criminal defense attorney and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Mary Jo White . Wexner faced additional public scrutiny in late 2019 and early 2020, when
1652-401: The age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.2% of householders were living alone, 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.95. In the city the population was spread out, with 75% over
1711-481: The age of 18 years, 2.6% 20 to 24 years, 15.5% 25–44 years, 16.9% were 45–54 years, and 21.1% were 62 years and older. The median age was 43 years. Upper Arlington promotes a diverse, lively accessible arts environment which includes a public gallery at the Municipal Services Center, temporary and permanent public art projects, educational programming in the schools, summer outdoor concerts, and
1770-419: The city's parks, street trees and other public spaces. They offer programs and activities for youth, adult and senior adults varying from cultural arts, aquatics and tennis, culinary and crafts. Upper Arlington oversees and maintains 21 parks covering approximately 186 acres. Park facilities include playgrounds, sports fields, shelters and picnic areas, walking paths, fitness trails and wooded areas. In addition,
1829-462: The city, UACA hosts the community's annual Fourth of July celebrations, which include a parade along Northwest Boulevard in the morning, and an evening festival – Party in the Park – which features live music and ends with a fireworks display. UACA also hosts an annual Easter Candy Hunt at Thompson Park, the Halloween event "Golden Bear Scare" at Smith Nature Park, visits with Santa at Christmas in
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1888-504: The contours of the land to form curving streets copiously lined with trees rather than a gridded street layout. This design style gave the oldest district in Upper Arlington (at its southernmost end) its distinctively pleasant, park-like feel, featuring numerous small green spaces. In 1916, the development was interrupted when the National Guard used the area as a temporary training camp called Camp Willis after Ohio's governor at
1947-424: The development of many new housing tracts north of Lane Avenue. The newer developments took on a much different character from the older core of the city, being mostly organized along normal street grids and with classic ranch-style houses like those found in the area called River Ridge. By the 1960s, as the city grew north, the houses were larger and the neighborhoods more consistent with the intent, if not style, of
2006-638: The end of the event, citing the growing number of equestrian competitions. Wexner has owned the mid-18th century Foxcote House in Warwickshire, England, since 1997. George W. Bush appointed Wexner to serve in the Honorary Delegation to accompany him to Jerusalem for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel in May 2008. Wexner was inducted as an honorary member of
2065-649: The first store on August 10, 1963, in the Kingsdale Shopping Center in Upper Arlington, Ohio , a suburb of Columbus. One year later, Wexner's parents closed their store and joined their son in running The Limited. He opened the second Limited store in August 1964. He took Limited Brands public in 1969, listed as LTD on the NYSE . A. Alfred Taubman served as a mentor for Wexner, starting in
2124-640: The history, thought, traditions and contemporary challenges of the Jewish people". In 1991, Wexner formed with billionaire Charles Bronfman the Study Group , which is more widely known as the Mega Group. The group was a loosely organized club of some of the country's wealthiest and most influential businessmen who were concerned with Jewish issues. Max Fischer , Michael Steinhardt , Leonard Abramson , Edgar Bronfman , and Laurence Tisch were some of
2183-797: The institution. On January 23, 1993, Wexner married Abigail S. Koppel, an attorney. The couple have four children. Formerly of the Bexley area, Wexner now lives in New Albany, a community northeast of Columbus. He owns a 30-room, $ 47 million, Georgian -inspired estate, on nearly 336 acres (1.36 km ), that was built in 1990. The estate was, for 20 years, the location of the Annual New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day (an equestrian show) benefiting The Center for Family Safety and Healing. In February 2018, Abigail Wexner announced
2242-607: The libraries in Upper Arlington were branches of the Grandview Heights Public Library. After circulation at the Upper Arlington branches surpassed their parent library, Mayor John Dunkel spearheaded an effort to challenge a law prohibiting new library systems in Ohio. The Ohio General Assembly passed Ohio House Bill No. 494 in 1967, allowing Upper Arlington to independently establish and govern its own library system. The City of Upper Arlington operates under
2301-590: The list. He was a major funder of the Wexner Center for the Arts at the Ohio State University, which is named in honor of his father. Wexner explained that because "growing up, my folks moved around a lot, and I never got a good Jewish education", he felt unprepared to take leadership roles in the Jewish community. So, in 1985, he joined Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman to establish the Wexner Foundation's first core program, aimed "to educate Jewish communal leaders in
2360-514: The longest serving CEO of a Fortune 500 company. He was on Harvard Business Review’s Top 100 Best Performing CEOs in the World, ranked number 11 in 2015, and number 34 in 2016. In February 2020, Wexner announced that he was transitioning from CEO of L Brands into the role of chairman emeritus. Wexner hired Jeffrey Epstein as his financial manager from 1987 to 2007. He was the primary client of Epstein, who claimed to only work with clients with
2419-535: The main campus of the Ohio State University are a short distance to the east of Upper Arlington. Downtown Columbus lies to the southeast, its skyline visible across the OSU farmland research facilities extending along Upper Arlington's eastern border. The city is around 800 ft elevation located between the Olentangy and Scioto rivers. Two ravines cut through the city. The Slate Run in the northwest corner flows into
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2478-782: The many aspects involved in the city's growth, development and preservation Building, Planning and Property Maintenance divisions. An Economic Development Division provides a range of services to help businesses, and amenities available to residents and strengthening the tax base. The Engineering Division manages the city's public infrastructure—such as roads, waterlines, sanitary and storm sewer systems, and public right-of-way. The Public Works Division focuses on minor road repairs, street cleaning, snow removal and leaf collection. Upper Arlington's Fire Division also staffs all medic trucks with at least two paramedics and all fire apparatus with at least one paramedic. The Police Division provides 24-hour service. The Parks & Recreation Department maintains
2537-615: The median being 42.8 years. As of the census of 2000, there were 33,686 people, 13,985 households, and 9,509 families households in the city. The population density was 3,450.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,332.1/km ). There were 14,432 housing units at an average density of 1,478.2 per square mile (570.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White , 3.5% Asian , 1% Hispanic or Latino , 0.6% African American , 0.10% Native American , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 0.3% from other races , and 0.8% from two or more races. There were 13,985 households, out of which 31.9% had children under
2596-578: The members. The group would meet twice a year for two days of seminars related to the topic of philanthropy and Judaism. In 1998, Steven Spielberg spoke about his personal religious journey. The group, which Wexner co-chaired with Charles Bronfman, went on to inspire a number of philanthropic initiatives such as the Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education , Birthright Israel , and the upgrading of national Hillel . Wexner served on
2655-455: The mid 1960s, and the two partnered on many deals involving Taubman's shopping malls . Wexner expanded The Limited considerably in the 1970s, having opened the 100th store in 1976. He took on significant debt in 1978 to purchase the importer and manufacturer Mast Industries, which provided him with essential business advantages over competitors. In the 1980s, Wexner doubled his retail holdings by purchasing other companies and became known as
2714-542: The mid-1990s) that Epstein was abusing his power and connection to Wexner by posing as a recruiter for Victoria's Secret models. Maria Farmer contacted local and federal authorities about an assault she allegedly endured by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell while working as an artist-in-residence on Wexner's Ohio property in 1996. Within a year of Farmer's complaint, actress Alicia Arden filed a police report in Los Angeles detailing that Epstein had misrepresented himself as
2773-645: The original 840 acres of land, south of present-day Lane Avenue, from James T. Miller in 1913. It was directly adjacent to the Marble Cliff Quarry Co. They first referred to the area as the "Country Club District" modeled after the Country Club development in Kansas City , but by 1917 the community had become known as "Upper Arlington" in reference to its southern neighbor of Arlington (now known as Marble Cliff ). The Upper Arlington Company
2832-433: The original section south of Lane Avenue. The southern half of the city, designated as the "Upper Arlington Historic District" (or colloquially "Old Arlington" or "South of Lane"), was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Upper Arlington is bordered on the west by the Scioto River , on the north and east by Columbus, and on the south by Marble Cliff and Grandview Heights . The Olentangy River and
2891-481: The time, Frank B. Willis . Thousands of servicemen were trained at Camp Willis and then dispatched against Pancho Villa on the Mexican border. The camp was dismantled by September 1916. Development resumed shortly afterwards, and on March 20, 1918, Upper Arlington incorporated as a village with a population of 200. James T. Miller, the original landowner, served as the first mayor. The Mallway business district, which
2950-547: The year, including Winter Fest and the annual holiday tree lighting, Fall Fest, Spring Fling and Summer Celebration. The city hosts a free, outdoor summer concert series in June and July, bringing a mix of local and regional musicians to the outdoor stage of the Amelita Mirolo Barn in Sunny 95 Park. The Upper Arlington Civic Association (UACA) is responsible for popular community events each year. With assistance from
3009-671: Was allegedly allowed at the company. He was profiled in New York Magazine in August 1985, where he felt he had a dybbuk , a spirit from Jewish folklore. He said the spirit continually poked him to succeed, and that it looked like himself. In 2022, Wexner was mentioned in the pop song " Victoria's Secret ", for profiting off women and contributing to their toxic body ideals. When Jax sings that "I know Victoria's secret, and girl, you wouldn't believe. She's an old man who lives in Ohio making money off of girls like me", she refers to Wexner. Wexner's relationship with Epstein
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#17327880359733068-462: Was as if he met the devil." Six months later, when Raymond was facing bankruptcy, he contacted Wexner and offered to sell Victoria's Secret. Wexner bought the company for $ 1 million, and by 1992 it was worth an estimated $ 1 billion. After Wexner assumed ownership, Victoria's Secret became widely known for marketing its items with the use of super models featured in an annual fashion show , overseen by Ed Razek . By 2015, sales were in decline and 2018
3127-571: Was built in the 1960s and serves the northern area of the district. Jones Middle School is located in the former high school building that was also the site of the Willis National Guard Camp and serves the southern portion. Upper Arlington High School serves students from the entire district and boasts membership in the International Baccalaureate program. The Upper Arlington High School had recently in
3186-464: Was constructed in the 1920s, was the first commercial district in Upper Arlington. Many restrictions existed as Upper Arlington developed. Some of these involved creating open, green spaces, maintenance of parks, generous setbacks ensuring large front and corner lawns, and carefully controlled development of separate areas for businesses and multi-family housing. From 1920 to 1945, the city enforced racially restrictive covenants in property deeds. In 1948,
3245-696: Was incorporated that year and by 1920 operated out of a field office built in Miller Park; that building also served as a streetcar shelter house and is presently the Miller Park branch of the Upper Arlington Library. Upper Arlington operated as a village under the Ohio Revised Code. The development proceeded according to the Garden City –inspired plan by landscape architect William Pitkin, Jr., which called for following
3304-632: Was one of the subjects of the 2022 Hulu documentary Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons . In 1989, Wexner and his mother Bella were the first to make a $ 1 million personal donation to the United Way . Both of their names were inscribed in marble and are on display in the lobby of the United Way Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia . Wexner was listed by Forbes in 2017, the wealthiest of seven billionaires from Ohio who made
3363-487: Was part of Perry Township, which had been home to numerous farm residents and their families in the 1800s. One such resident was Pleasant Litchford, a former slave who migrated north after buying his freedom, and who became a notable citizen in the African-American community. The current high school sits on property owned by Pleasant Litchford until his death in 1879. The property was annexed into Upper Arlington in
3422-693: Was presented by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC . On February 16, 2011, Wexner pledged a donation of $ 100 million to Ohio State, to be allocated to the university's academic Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, with additional gifts to the Wexner Center for the Arts and other areas. This gift
3481-893: Was the final year for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show . In 1993, Wexner hired Len Schlesinger , a Harvard Business School professor, whom he later appointed as a company director, to advise him. Over the years, Wexner built L Brands, a retailing and marketing conglomerate that included Victoria's Secret, Pink (Victoria's Secret for teens), Bath & Body Works, Henri Bendel , The White Barn Candle Company, and La Senza . Previous brands that were spun off include Lane Bryant , Abercrombie & Fitch , Lerner New York , The Limited Too (now Tween Brands, Inc.), Structure 9, Aura Science, The Limited (which closed its brick-and-mortar stores while retaining its online presence), and Express (which closed its Canadian stores and hundreds of its U.S.-based stores). In 2012, CNN Money described Wexner as
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