Hickory Springs Names Sweeney Nat'l Sales Director

July 12, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on July 13, 2011

Furniture components vendor Hickory Springs has named Drew Sweeney to a new position, national director of sales & new business development for metal products.

In this newly created role, part of a company-wide realignment strategy, Sweeney focuses on the continued national sales growth of Hickory Springs' recliner, sleeper product, metal tubing and stamped parts lines. He also will expand the company's sales force to generate additional business and increase product diversification within the tubing and stamped parts markets.

Sweeney joined Hickory Springs in 1999 and has held various positions within the company, most recently general manager of Hickory Metal.

"Drew's key contacts within the home furnishings industry will serve the company well as he works to strengthen our relationships with the industry's top accounts," said Dwayne Welch, executive vice president and chief sales & marketing officer of Hickory Springs. "We are fortunate to have Drew's experience and expertise guiding these all-important revenue streams for the company."