Havertys Promotes Five

May 18, 2006  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on May 2006 Haverty Furniture Cos. has promoted five employees, the company announced Thursday.

Janet Taylor has been named vice president and general counsel. Prior to joining the company in 2005 as vice president, law, Taylor was a partner in the corporate department of the Atlanta office of law firm King & Spalding. She has also worked as assistant general counsel for a medical services company.

Steven Langer has been named vice president, supply chain. He joined the retailer in 2005 as assistant vice president, supply chain and has more fully developed and strengthened the area. He has gained considerable expertise in this field during his career working with global companies such as Georgia Pacific and Delta Airlines.

Matt Scalf has been named vice president, import services. He has more than 20 years of experience in the furniture industry and joined the company in 2004. He represents the company overseas and works closely with manufacturers in Asia, as well as the company’s quality control firm.

Scott Miles has been named assistant vice president, stores. He has held a number of positions in store operations, serving as the market area manager for Havertys’ expansion into Cincinnati, Ohio, and as operations manager of the Metro-D.C. market area. Prior to joining Havertys in 2002, he supervised store operations for more than 28 stores in five states for a regional retail furniture chain.

Heather Wujek-Johns has been named vice president, financial planning and analysis. Her responsibilities include managing the corporate budget and forecast processes and financial analysis. Prior to joining Havertys in 2004, she worked in the marketing services industry.

“We are pleased to promote these experienced, dedicated professionals to serve in key positions in our distribution, merchandising and store support areas of our business, functions critical to Havertys’ success,” said Clarence H. Smith, president and chief executive officer.