AHFA Honors Wanek for Service

November 14, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Special Events on November 15, 2011

Ashley Furniture Chairman Ron Wanek has won this year's Distinguished Service Award from the American Home Furnishings Alliance.

Ethan Allen CEO Farooq Kathwari presented the recognition for Wanek's lifetime of service and achievement in the furniture industry at AHFA's annual meeting last week at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif.

Under Wanek's leadership, Ashley grew to become the largest furniture vendor in the United States; and its Ashley Furniture Homestores is the nations largest furniture retailing network.

While a pioneer in overseas sourcing, Ashley employs thousands in furniture manufacturing in the United States.

Speaking to the AHFA gathering, Wanek said, "I see here people who see an opportunity in making furniture in the United States."