Calvin H. Sears, Secretary/Treasurer of Sealy and Company, joined the company in August of 1989 as controller of the finance department. In addition to this role, he oversees Sealy’s financial reporting process and the personal financial ventures of the company's principals.
Calvin has worked in finance and accounting since graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSU-S) in 1981. In 1983, Calvin earned his Master of Business Administration from LSU-S. He also is a Certified Public Accountant in Louisiana and Texas.
During his tenure with the company, Calvin has led his department through several major computer conversions. He has expanded the benefit program from a simple health plan to a fully integrated benefits program, which includes a 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, dental coverage, cafeteria plan, and life insurance. Calvin's strengths lie in his ability to maximize the productivity of the financial team through integration of technology and teamwork.
In addition to his contribution to the company, Calvin is involved with the community in various capacities. He has severed as vice president of the LSU-S Alumni Association for two terms and the local board of directors of the Girl Scouts of the USA. In 1997, he was chairman of the downtown YMCA committee of management and a member of the executive committee of the board of directors of the Shreveport-Bossier YMCA.