Barron Named NSM for Orient Express

January 6, 2013  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on January 7, 2013

Pete Barron has been named national sales manager for Orient Express Furniture.

Prior to taking his new position, Barron was an independent sales representative for Orient Express in Colorado. During his 16 year career in the furniture industry, Barron has represented importers and domestic manufacturers throughout the Rocky Mountain region. He also has seven years of retail management and sales experience.

Barron will oversee all sales personnel and will assume a key role in sales strategy and development. He reports to Anders Johnson, president of Star International Furniture, parent company of Orient Express, as well as Anna Johnson, vice president of design and merchandising.

"Orient Express is committed to developing and bringing to market fresh, unique and fashion-forward furniture for our dealers," Johnson said. "Pete will be an integral element to define market opportunities while continuing to expand the company's distribution strategies with our team of sales representatives."