Cohn's grandson, Dan Phillips, started in the business when he was very young and held nearly every position. Phillips became the one most responsible for building MM Cohn into a respected regional chain, particularly in its competition with in-town rival Dillard's.
Dan Phillips, grandson of Cohn, started working in the company as a child and eventually took on all the roles within it. He played a crucial role in establishing MM Cohn as a respected regional retail chain, especially against Dillard's.