MFANJ, GNHFA to Honor Cory, Massood, Bienenstock, Pyne

October 24, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on October 25, 2011 The Metropolitan Furnishings Association of New Jersey and The Greater New York Home Furnishings Association will hold their second annual joint Awards Dinner & Dance on Dec. 3.

During the Saturday night event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Suffern, N.Y., awards will be given to recognize Patrick Cory of Cory 1st Choice Home Delivery, Edward Massood of Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jerset, Brad Pyne from AICO and Russell Bienenstock of Furniture World Magazine for the significant influence the recipients have made on the furniture industry.

"This year," said Abraham Feinblum, president of the Greater New York Home Furnishings Association, "we have four home-town honorees who give freely of their time, energy and enthusiasm, year after year, to support the furniture business, industry associations and furniture related charitable causes in our local northeast trading area, as well as nationally."

"This important event presents an opportunity for New York and New Jersey retailers, reps, manufacturers and suppliers to network with industry friends while enjoying great food, an open bar, music and dancing," added Kevin Snyder, president of MFA. "We all had a wonderful time last year, and again, we€™ve taken great care to hold this year€™s event at a central location just minutes from the George Washington Bridge."

This year's Jerry Gans Award for service to the industry will go to Edward Massood, president and COO of Thomasville Home Furnishings of New Jersey. Massood began his career with MGM Transport in 1974. After graduating from Seton Hall University in 1978 he moved to High Point to develop and manage the MGM facility. He led the family owned company to become a leader in the transport industry.

In 2001 Edward and brother Michael opened the first of nine Thomasville branded stores in Fairfax, Va. In 2007 the Massood family sold MGM Transport to CF Holdings, which allowed for Ed to move back to NJ and focus solely on the Thomasville store. Today Ed is involved with numerous charitable organizations and furniture industry organizations.

Patrick Cory will receive the Howard Liveright Award for outstanding contributions in the home furnishings industry. Patrick joined the family business in 1981, working part-time while in school, then took on a full-time delivery driver position in 1991 in Miami, Fla. In 1995 he decided to get a feel for the retail side of the industry, joining Rooms-To-Go Furniture as a sales associate. Then re-joined Cory in 1999 as a delivery coordinator, which led to becoming managing partner in 2009.

He is recognized as a leader and voice of home delivery and transportation industries. He has written articles and has been featured in many of the industries publications. He is also very involved with industry charities and chapters of IHFRA.

 This year the award will go to Russell Bienenstock (GNYHFA) and Brad Pyne (MFANJ).

Furniture World Magazine Editor-in-Chief and CEO Russell Bienenstock, and AICO rep Brad Payne will receive the the Charles B. Costar Dean of IHFRA Award is given to an individual who has set an example in the industry through their service and dedication to IHFRA and their associated chapter.

For more information on this event or to get tickets, contact Alan Granetz, MFA, 205 West Main, Somerville, N.J 08876, 908-725-3460, or by e-mail. To place a journal ad to recognize the honorees e-mail 2011journal@furninfo.com.