Luis Barragan (executive)
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Luis Barragan (1971 – July 7, 2006) was an American businessman. He was president of 1-800-Mattress at the time of his death.
Barragan graduated with a business degree from St. John's University and joined the business in 1992. The company was founded by his father Napoleon Barragan in 1976.
He was vice chairman of the Better Business Bureau Serving Metropolitan New York.
Barragan drowned while vacationing with his family in Salisbury, Connecticut.
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- Associated Press (July 7, 2006). Bedding company president Luis Barragan dead at 34. Newsday
- Wayne, Leslie (July 8, 2006). Luis Barragan, 34, Executive Who Updated 1-800-Mattress, Dies. New York Times
- (July 9, 2006). Luis Barragan, 1971-2006: Executive expanded mattress retailer. New York Times News Service