La-Z-Boy Names General Counsel

April 26, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on April 27, 2011

Rand Tucker has been named vice president and general counsel for La-Z-Boy (NYSE: LZB), a new position for the company.

In his new position, effective May 1, Tucker will be responsible for overseeing the company's legal and environmental affairs.

Tucker joined La-Z-Boy in 2000 as corporate counsel, when La-Z-Boy acquired LADD Furniture. At LADD, he was vice president and general counsel. Prior to joining LADD, Tucker was a partner in the Charlotte office of Kilpatrick Stockton LLP.

"Rand has been an invaluable asset to our company over the past 11 years," said Kurt Darrow, president and CEO of La-Z-Boy Inc. "In addition to having a wealth of experience in various legal and environmental issues, he understands our company, our industry and the legal obligations and ramifications of today's business climate. With this appointment, the coordination of the company's legal, compliance and environmental practices will be streamlined, allowing for enhanced communication in all areas going forward."

Tucker earned his law degree from the University of Michigan and a bachelor of arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He is licensed to practice law in both Michigan and North Carolina.

"I work with a great legal and environmental team at La-Z-Boy and look forward to leading the group and continuing to build our in-house capabilities," Tucker said.