ISFD names successor as John Conrad retires
[ad_1] HIGH POINT — Having served the International Society of Furniture Designers for more than 13 years, John Conrad is retiring from the non-profit at the end of 2022, and the board of directors has named David Blair to serve as the new executive director, effective January 2023. “It has been an unforgettable honor and […]
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Hall of Fame Foundation names next CEO
[ad_1] HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has named Patrick Chapin as CEO. Karen McNeill, who has led the organization for 16 years and was promoted to chief vision officer in March, has been elected to the board of directors and will become its president in January. In addition, she […]
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HPMA names 6 new board members for 2023
[ad_1] Blake Millinor, left, Griffin McClure, Joni Vanderslice, Neil MacKenzie, Patti Carpenter, Taylor West HIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority has updated its board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Six incoming board members will serve a two-year term ending in December 2024, including Patti Carpenter, principal, Carpenter + Co./Trendscope; Neil MacKenzie, vice […]
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AECOM names James Barton as cost management lead for London | News
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Crestview Collection names new sales exec
[ad_1] MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Home industry executive John McNeel has joined Crestview Collection as key accounts sales, a new role at the company, which is expanding its key accounts team. McNeel, who reports to Executive Vice President Bryan Williams and Director of Business Development David Lee, formerly worked in sales at Grandview Gallery, now Luma […]
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Howard Elliott Collection names 2 winners in design contest
[ad_1] HIGH POINT — The Howard Elliott Collection, importer and manufacturer of home accents has named the winners of its 6th Annual Design Contest: “Show Us Your Howard Elliott.” “Our annual design contest is a great way to see and share the use of our products by our talented customers in the retail and design […]
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Bed Bath & Beyond names permanent president and CEO
[ad_1] Union, N.J. – After 4 months of executive search, Bed Bath & Beyond found its new leader close to home. Sue Gove This morning, the company announced that board member and interim CEO Sue Gove will serve as president and CEO. She succeeds Mark Tritton, who left the company in June. She will continue […]
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IFDA Educational Foundation names 2023 board
[ad_1] LEWISVILLE, N.C. —The Educational Foundation of the International Furnishings and Design Assn. has announced its 2023 board of trustees, which will oversee and administer more than $30,000 in annual design-related scholarships and grants. Karen Dzendolet, New England Chapter – IFDA-EF chair After a career in corporate IT, Dzendolet earned her Master of Arts in […]
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Universal Furniture names new VP of sales
[ad_1] HIGH POINT – Universal Furniture has brought on Jim Roberts as the company’s new vice president of sales for the West region. Roberts will focus on developing relationships with the retail and design communities and championing sales growth in the western U.S. He joins the current vice president of sales for the East region, […]
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WithIt names officers for 2023 board of directors
[ad_1] HIGH POINT — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has named its 2023 board of directors. Emily Boyst, Hooker Furnishings’ senior director of licensing and special projects, will serve as president. Other officers include vice president/president elect, Tori Evans, SEI Furniture’s senior vice president of sales and marketing, […]
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