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Allan Mutchnik

Board Director & Treasurer

As President of Harbor Freight Tools, Allan Mutchnik oversees the daily operation of the nation’s leading discount tool retailer. Allan joined Eric Smidt’s team in 2012 to help lead Harbor Freight Tools, and to help guide the Smidt family’s community interests and philanthropy.

Allan previously was a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where he practiced transactional law for 24 years. He has held leadership positions in a wide range of civic organizations, served on the boards of several nonprofits and is currently a trustee at Cornell University. Allan received his BA from UCLA and his JD from Cornell Law School.

Allan Mutchnik

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