by LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Homefurnishings Association has appoionted Michael Evans of Crafton’s Furniture and Appliance in Searcy and JB Rainwater of Sofa City in Fort Smith to its board of directors.
Michael Evans, the new East District director, is a sales manager at Crafton’s Furniture and Appliance and has been a dedicated member of Crafton’s team for more than 20 years. Known for his willingness to take on any task — from sales to deliveries and everything in between — Evans brings a deep understanding of retail operations to the board. Originally from Louisiana, he is also an active member of St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church. Crafton’s Furniture and Appliance has been proudly serving customers throughout East Arkansas and the state since 1955.
JB Rainwater, the new district director at-large, is the support success manager at Sofa City and has been serving customers and supporting staff since 2014. Renowned for his energy and hands-on leadership, Rainwater plays an integral role in team development and customer service. He also works on the Serve Teams at New Life Church. Founded in 2014, Sofa City now operates eight stores across South Central Missouri and West Central Arkansas.
“We are happy to welcome Michael and JB to the Arkansas Homefurnishings Association board,” said Perry Jackson, ARHFA board chairman. “Our mission is to provide our members with the best resources, advocacy and support to help their businesses grow. A strong, experienced board is essential to that mission. Michael and JB’s industry expertise and commitment to serving others make them outstanding additions to our leadership team.”
For more than 97 years, the Arkansas Homefurnishings Association has supported furniture manufacturers and retailers across the state through legal advocacy, tax protection, education, business development opportunities, financial programs and networking events.
To learn more about the continued growth and initiatives of the Arkansas Homefurnishings Association, visit www.arhfa.com.
