Nelson to Lead Lane Furniture's N. Central Region Sales

June 5, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on June 6, 2011

Craig Nelson has joined Lane Furniture as regional sales manager in the north central region.

Nelson came to Lane from Ft. Myers, Fla.-based furniture retailer Robb and Stucky Interiors, where he was general Manager of the company's Palm Beach location. Prior to Robb and Stucky, he served as the market general manager for La-Z-Boy, where he oversaw eight South Florida stores and a distribution center.

His earlier experience includes midwest regional sales manager for Broyhill Furniture, where he started as a sales representative with territories in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. In 1999, he was Broyhill's Salesperson of the Year.
   
"I am very happy to welcome Craig to the Lane family," said Greg Roy, president of Lane, Tupelo, Miss. "As a 25 year veteran, he brings an unusual blend of both retail and manufacturing to Lane. His experience and background will be invaluable to us as we have a strong finish to 2011, and look forward to 2012."