Industry representative Alan Capps dies
CROFTON, Md., — Alan Capps, a veteran home furnishings representative, died Nov. 16, after a year-long fight against Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He was 61. Born July …
Category: People
HNN Q&A with Tammy Covington Nagem, High Point Market Authority
In May, the High Point Market Authority announced that Tom Conley was retiring from his position as president and chief executive officer at the end …
Kristen May named area sales manager for Acima Leasing
HIGH POINT — Industry sales professional Kristen May has been named area sales manager for Acima Leasing. She comes to the company from Lane Home …
Universal Furniture contest winners visit Miranda Kerr
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 16, 2022 – This October, Universal Furniture and Miranda Kerr partnered to host three interior designers at the entrepreneur/skincare CEO’s Malibu …
Parker Goss named president at Hickory Chair
HICKORY, N.C. — Luxury furniture manufacturer Hickory Chair has promoted industry veteran Parker Goss to the position of president. He previously was vice president merchandising …
Tommy Leflein shares thoughts on his 45 years as an industry rep
Editor’s note: During IHFRA’s 26th annual Furniture Industry Awards Gala on Oct. 21, long-time industry sales representative Tommy Leflein received the Distinguished Service Award. The …
Jonathan Landis joins CDI Furniture’s contract division as director, product development
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. – Industry retail veteran Jonathan Landis has joined Canadian-based furniture design firm and industry supplier CDI Furniture as director, product development for …
John Conrad to retire from International Society of Furniture Designers
David Blair will fill position of executive director Jan. 1, 2023 HIGH POINT — After more than 13 years of service and leadership, John Conrad …
Q&A: Jeff Scheffer, president and CEO of Universal Furniture
The retiring executive talks about his 14 years at Universal and other highlights in his 45-year career in the industry HIGH POINT — In September, …
Flexsteel names Ian Wallace assistant controller
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel Industries has named Ian Wallace assistant controller. He has been with the company for nearly three years, most recently as finance …
