Goodman named COO at Jerome’s

June 7, 2006  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on June 2006 Retail veteran Lee Goodman has joined Jerome’s Furniture as chief operating officer for the five-store, San Diego-based chain.

Most recently, Goodman had been running The Goodman Group, a retail consulting agency, he started in October after leaving his post at Bob’s Discount Furniture. Goodman had been chief operating officer for the Northeast retailer since 2002. He had been with Bob’s since 1994 when he started as a sales consultant.

In the new position with Jerome’s, Goodman is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business and will be working with the company’s chief financial officer. Goodman reports to Jerry Navarra, president of Jerome’s.

Goodman said he was attracted to the position because of the retailer’s strong position in Southern California.

“It’s a third-generation business run by a warm, compassionate family,” he said. “They’ve turned Jerome’s into a household name in Southern California.”