Phil Kenney Joins Jerome's Furniture as COO

September 19, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on September 20, 2012

Jerome's Furniture has named Phil Kenney chief operating officer, making him responsible for managing the San Diego-based retailers growth.

"Phil is a phenomenal addition to the team," said Lee Goodman, president and CEO of Jerome's. "I've personally known Phil for many years, as have many members of the Jerome's executive group. We worked with Phil closely when he was the group vice president at GERS. We were sad to see him leave. So now to get him back, on our team after a five-year learning experience with a publicly traded company is just an incredible moment for us."

 Kenney's roots are in the furniture industry and in San Diego. He has lived in the community since 1980. After spending 19 years at GERS (now Red Prairie), Kenney spent five years in the retail apparel industry driving operations and information systems for Los Angeles-area retailers, Hot Topic and Wet Seal.

 "I'm thrilled to be back and have the chance to work with such a dynamic, fast paced team," Kenney said. "It's exciting to join such a thriving organization that is well respected both in the San Diego community and the furniture industry. I can't wait to get started and work with the team on our smart growth initiatives."