Curtright Joins Human Touch

May 16, 2010  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on May 17, 2010 Billy Curtright has been named director of sales, furniture and specialty sleep for Human Touch.

In his position, Curtright is responsible for expanding Human Touch's sales and dealer opportunities throughout the furniture and specialty sleep markets. He reports to Andrew Cohen, president of Human Touch.

"We are extremely excited to have Billy on our team," Cohen said. "The retail landscape in the furniture industry is rapidly changing, and thus retailers are constantly looking for new and exciting ways to present products on their sales floors. Therefore, in the weeks and months ahead, Billy's expertise in this ever-changing industry will help us to create new and effective approaches for selling and marketing our products in furniture and specialty sleep stores throughout the U.S."

Curtright has more 18 years of sales management and marketing experience in the furniture business, having served in previous positions, such as national sales manager for Standard Furniture Co., president of Drakeford Furniture and most recently, account executive for Ekornes.

A graduate of the University of Alabama, Curtright has also worked with RoomChoices and Master Design Furniture during his career.

"This position is a perfect fit for me and my background," Curtright said. "Originall starting in case goods earlier in my career, both imported and domestic, my interest and passion has really migrated toward products focused on health, wellness, comfort and relaxation. The Human Touch product assortment covers all of that. I'm looking forward to working with the accounts and sales representatives throughout North America to help them grow their business in our specialized category."