Mattress Firm's Brummett Joins SSA Board

February 18, 2010  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Bedding on February 19, 2010

Dave Brummett, vice President of product development at national bedding retailer Mattress Firm Inc., has joined the board of directors of the Specialty Sleep Association.

In addition, Mattress Firm becomes the latest retailer to become a member of the group.
 
"The Specialty Sleep Association understands the importance of retailer involvement in our organization and is thrilled that a major mattress retailer such as Mattress Firm has joined our organization," said SSA President Dale Read. "Plus, with Dave's background and years of experience in the specialty sleep category, he is sure to add insight into our growing category.€
 
Brummett began his career in the home furnishings industry in 1989 at RB Furniture in Dallas. In 1992, he joined Mattress Giant and held various sales and management positions in Dallas and Chicago including vice president/general manager.  Following, he was a bedding buyer at Homelife Furniture prior to moving to the manufacturing side of the business as vice president of Business Development with Simmons Mattress Company. Before his current product development post, he'd been vice president of merchandising for Mattress Firm since Martch 2007.

"I am looking forward to exploring the opportunities and possibilities that the SSA has as it continues to make a larger impact on the bedding industry," Brummett said. "Bringing a retail perspective, will hopefully add value to that initiative."