Ocampo Steps Down at Klaussner of California

January 8, 2007  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Upholstery on January 2007 Klaussner Furniture Inds. announced today that Tony Ocampo will step down as President of Klaussner of California at the end of January. He will remain with the company as a consultant to assist in the transition.

Charles Durham, who has been president of Klaussner of Mississippi for five years, will assume the leadership of Klaussner of California. Jerry Ellison will assume responsibility as division general manager of Klaussner of Mississippi, and David Green will continue as plant manager of that facility.

“After being in the furniture business almost my entire life, I have decided to shift my career into my second professional passion which is real estate and development,” Ocampo said in a company release. “This will allow me to spend more time with my family and together work with several charity organizations that are close to our hearts. I have enjoyed my time with Klaussner, especially working with J.B. Davis who has been a wonderful leader and a good friend.”

Ocampo started Golden Oaks Upholstery, Iocated in La Mirada, Calif., in 1993 and sold the company to Klaussner in 2000. Golden Oaks was consolidated into Klaussner in early 2006.

“We appreciate what Tony has done to help solidify and increase Klaussner’s presence on the West Coast,” said J.B. Davis, KFI president and CEO. “He is a great friend to our company and to me personally.”