Becker Joins Weiman as VP Sales

September 7, 2006  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Upholstery on September 2006 Jim Becker has been named vice president of sales for Weiman Furniture Co., the manufacturer of Weiman/Preview upholstery.

Prior to joining Weiman, Becker was executive vice president of sales and marketing for accessories supplier John-Richard.

“Jim is an experienced marketer and leader who will help propel Weiman to the next level as a quality producer of stylish contemporary furniture,” said Carl Philips, president of Weiman and its parent company, Interlude Home. “As we expand our product line into occasional furniture, accessories and area rugs, Jim will help our team design, merchandise, market and sell these exciting products.”

Becker brings broad home furnishings experience to Weiman Furniture, based on his retail merchandising and buying background at a number of department stores including Ivey’s and Filene’s, as well as his tenure at The Bradburn Gallery in Atlanta, where he was a founding partner.