by HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. has elected Suzanne Roberts, vice president and general manager of the Sunbrella furnishings business unit, to its board of directors.
“Suzie brings deep industry knowledge, global sourcing experience and strong trend analysis and marketing skills to the Hall of Fame board,” says Steve Rusing, president of the Hall of Fame board of directors. “She joins the board at a foundational time as we continue to develop the Hall of Fame as a place to gather and to introduce new programming. A longtime supporter of the Hall of Fame, we are happy to welcome her to the Board and appreciate your ongoing contributions to our mission during our next phase of growth.”
Roberts began her career in textiles in 1989 with Dickson Elberton Mills, which was acquired by Glen Raven in 1998. In 2008, Roberts was named vice president, one of the first female executives in this position for the company. Playing a central role in the evolution of Sunbrella into the home furnishings market, Roberts was promoted to vice president of sales and design, and most recently, was named to her current position as vice president and general manager of Sunbrella furnishings business. During her tenure at Sunbrella, she has been deeply involved in the development of fabric collections, including co-branded designer collections, that service the needs and desires of customers.
Introduced in 1961, Sunbrella fabrics are designed for outdoor living, indoor living, marine and commercial spaces and are manufactured and marketed by Glen Raven Inc., a 144-year-old family-owned company based in North Carolina with operations worldwide. Led by a global design team, premium Sunbrella fabric gives customers the materials they need to create the extraordinary, integrating timeless style with legendary performance qualities: proven durability, fade resistance, easy care and bleach cleanability.
