Bill Comrie
Bill Comrie | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 29, 1950 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Known for | Founding The Brick |
| Spouse(s) | Theresa Comrie
(m. 1971; died 1990)Roxanne Huisman
(m. 1994) |
| Children | 5, including Mike, Paul, and Eric |
| Relatives | Hilary Duff (ex-daughter-in-law) |
William H. Comrie (born June 29, 1950) is a Canadian businessman.[1] He is the founder of The Brick, one of Canada's largest volume retailers of furniture, mattresses, appliances and home electronics.
Early life[]
Comrie was born on June 29, 1950, in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.[2]
He played junior hockey with the Moose Jaw Canucks, a Chicago Blackhawks farm team, and later the Edmonton Oil Kings, but retired from hockey in 1968 to enter into the family furniture business following the death of his father Herb.[2]
Personal life[]
Comrie is the father of professional ice hockey players Mike, Paul, and Eric Comrie.[3] He has a grandson named Luca through Mike's former marriage to Hilary Duff.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Live & Learn: Bill Comrie - Canadian Business". www.canadianbusiness.com. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ a b Canadian Home Furnishings Alliance
- ^ CANOE - SLAM! Sports - Columnists - Jones: Follow my leader
- ^ "Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie Welcome a Son". CBS News March 22, 2012.
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