by He succeeds Karen McNeill Pond, who is retiring at the end of the year and continuing as chairman of the board of directors
HIGH POINT — The board of directors of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has named Brian Moffitt as its next chief executive officer, succeeding Karen McNeill Pond, who will retire at the end of the year and continue as chairman of the board of directors.
Moffitt will begin his new position on May 27.
“The Hall of Fame has experienced extraordinary growth and change during the last several years,” said Satya Tiwari, chief executive of Surya and president of the board of directors. “Now that we have a home, there are many initiatives to be launched as we look to new ways to use this facility. Brian is a skilled relationship builder with fundraising experience on a national level. Following an extensive
search, Karen is eager to pass the baton to a leader with the vision to take the Hall of Fame to the next level.”
“It’s an exciting time for the Hall of Fame,” McNeill said. “Coming from an intensely competitive industry, Brian brings a winning combination of nationwide fundraising, energy and a fresh vision for the Hall of Fame. In addition, and of great interest to us, he also brings experience and contacts in the worlds of museums, nonprofit foundations and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. An added bonus is that he grew up in the area working summers at a retail furniture store and in showrooms getting ready for market. This has fostered a deep appreciation for the industry and of the importance of High Point on the world stage of home furnishings.”
Moffitt was CEO of Richard Petty Motorsports for 12 years following his role as executive vice president of marketing for multiple Petty family businesses. He led business operations including budgetary oversight, marketing and brand positioning, racing team leadership, negotiation and contract management, sponsorship acquisitions and strategic partnership development.
The AH Hall of Fame also said that “his multichannel marketing strategies resulted in increased brand engagement. He is passionate about strategic business development and financial performance, securing more than $250 million in sponsorship revenues through partnering with national brands such as Best Buy, the U.S. Air Force, Smithfield and STP. He also has negotiated media, licensing and endorsement deals across television, digital and social platforms.”
