Spring Air chairman and CEO Eddie Bates dies at age 75
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Spring Air International announced that its long-time chairman and CEO Eddie Bates, 75, died on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where …
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Long-time industry consultant Philip M. Gutsell dies at age 74
GLENVIEW, Ill. — Philip Michael Gutsell, a long-time consultant in the furniture business, died July 6 surrounded by family members. He was 74. He attended …
Remembering Tom Lias
Many mourn a figure they described as not only passionate about the industry, but one who also was empathetic in the way he interacted with …
In memorium: Albert A. Sandberg
Longtime executive at Sandberg Furniture remembered as a ‘leader, mentor and true gentleman‘ BALBOA ISLAND, Calif. — Albert A. Sandberg, a longtime furniture manufacturing executive …
FD Home to donate proceeds from sales of Tucker’s Legacy bedroom in memory of long-time sales rep
HIGH POINT — Case goods importer FD Home is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sales of its Tucker’s Legacy bedroom in memory …
Johnston Casuals hosting celebration of life for Stu Ravkind
HIGH POINT — Family, friends and colleagues of legendary sales rep Stu Ravkind will have a celebration of life event at the Johnston Casuals showroom …
Industry manufacturer’s rep, Pinehurst Furniture founder Mark Levy dies at age 92
Mark Levy passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024. He was 92. Levy grew up in Brooklyn, New York, the youngest …
AICO sales representative Keith Linsley dies at age 59
DULUTH, Ga. — AICO announced that long-time sale professional Keith Linsley died Jan. 27 after “a brief and courageous battle” with a very aggressive cancer. …
Jerome J. Neff dies at age 93
Sales exec and entrepreneur remembered for his business savvy, employee relations and philanthropy PHILADELPHIA — Longtime furniture salesman, entrepreneur and philanthropist Jerome Joslow Neff died …
John Anthony Scarsella Jr. dies at age 81
Industry veteran was steadfast in his support of North American furniture manufacturing NAPLES, Fla. — John Anthony Scarsella, Jr., an industry veteran who devoted many …
