Ethan Allen Names "Golden Kite" Winners

November 8, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on November 9, 2011

Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETH) has honored three associates and a retailing family for excellence with its Golden Kite award, the company's highest recognition.

This year's Golden Kite honorees are: Amy Franks, district design manager, Boston, Mass.; Jeff Baker, manager of operations and logistics, Danbury, Conn.; Mike Worth, regional operations manager, Orleans, Vt.; and the Chesnick family, independent Ethan Allen retailers who operate six Ethan Allen Design Centers in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, Texas.

Historically, the Golden Kite has been awarded to one individual per year, but this year the award was given to three outstanding individuals, as well as a family who have been Ethan Allen retailers for more than 40 years. The recipients received the awards during the company's International Conference in Danbury, Conn., in October.

"With the theme of our Conference focusing on the Power of People, it was only fitting that we took the time to honor a few exceptional associates who epitomize what our company stands for--pride, innovation, and exceptional service," said Farooq Kathwari, chairman, president and CEO of Ethan Allen. "Running our business is like flying a kite. If you focus on doing what is right, success follows. 

"We believe that the heart of the kite is made up of our people, and its tail represents our business success. The dedication of our associates, Amy, Jeff, Mike, and the entire Chesnick family, have earned them all the respect and loyalty of their many friends and colleagues at Ethan Allen and in the communities they serve."