A conversation with Micah Swick, Bernards new president, chief operating officer
GREENSBORO, N.C. — In March, case goods resource Bernards named industry veteran Micah Swick president and chief operating officer, a role that had previously been …
Category: People
IHFRA industry gala promises to be an October market highlight
Executive Director Ray Allegrezza says the new HPU venue and first-time retail sponsors will help make the FIAG event special We may be in the …
Steinreich Communications hires Monica Edwards as SVP, head of Lifestyle Brands segment
HACKENSACK, NJ– Monica Edwards, who has guided the growth of brands like Vera Bradley and Drexel Heritage, has joined global public relations firm Steinreich Communications Group, Inc. …
Man Wah names April Winters Kelly vice president, sales
HIGH POINT – Upholstery manufacturer Man Wah Holdings has named industry veteran April Winters Kelly vice president, sales, a new position. In this role, she …
JPMA names Lisa Trofe executive director
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association has named Lisa Trofe as its new executive director, a role previously held by long-time association executive …
Stickley promotes Paul Peters to director, product development
MANLIUS, N.Y. – Luxury case goods and upholstery manufacturer L & JG Stickley has promoted industry veteran Paul Peters to director, product development. Peters joined …
GhostBed recognizes operations leader Crisafulli
PLANTATION, Fla. – The U.S. Postal Service may have cornered the slogan, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from …
Kuka Home names Rick Coppola executive vice president, sales
HIGH POINT – Upholstery manufacturer Kuka Home has named industry veteran Rick Coppola executive vice president, sales, a new position. He comes to the company …
Shelley Simpson named president, J.B. Hunt Transport Services
LOWELL, Ark. As part of a change in leadership structure, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has named Shelley Simpson, president, effective Aug. 1. She fills …
Remembering O.B. Solie
HNN contributor Joe Carroll recalls the iconic furniture designer’s sense of humor and style We love to boast that our industry is a “people business.” …
