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Furlet Named SVP at AmericasMart
April 9,
2012 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on April 10, 2012
Mark Furlet has joined AmericasMart Atlanta as senior vice president/leasing for Building One home category permanent showrooms.
Furlet joins AmericasMart from dual positions Merchandise Mart Properties, where he served as vice president in charge of all gift and home business at the Chicago Merchandise Mart; and vice president and general manager responsible for the L.A. Mart, the L.A. Mart Design Center and California Gift Show brands.
He managed both the Chicago and Los Angeles entities from the Chicago headquarters.
"Marks broad home furnishings category perspective gained through years of proven business leadership aligns well with our mission of continued domestic and international expansion," said Jeffrey L. Portman Sr., CEO of AmericasMart parent, AMC Inc. "He joins a team highly engaged in the home furnishings sector and comes prepared to help advance our efforts to reach and serve new exhibitors seeking the unique benefits of AmericasMarts global business base."
Furlet reports to David Savula, AMC executive vice president in charge of all home, area rug and gift leasing.