Chromcraft Revington Names Garrity Supply Chain SVP

March 26, 2007  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on March 2007 Richard Garrity has joined Chromcraft Revington, West Lafayette, Ind., in the new position of senior vice president of supply chain management. He reports to Ben Anderson-Ray, chairman and CEO.

Prior to joining Chromcraft Revington, Garrity worked at Thomasville Furniture Inds. as vice president of supply chain management. His previous experience includes similar supply chain executive management positions with Staples Inc, and other companies.

Garrity will be responsible for worldwide supply chain management, including purchasing, domestic and international transportation logistics, warehousing and distribution, customs and regulatory compliance, inventory management and customer service. The move is part of the company’s transition from a divisional structure to function-oriented responsibilities.

“We welcome the perspective, knowledge and experience Garrity brings to the Chromcraft Revington management team,” said Anderson-Ray. “We believe his experience, both in our category and outside the furniture industry, will help optimize the Company’s global strengths and business opportunities, adding new dynamics to the strength of our executive team as we shift our focus to be more market driven and responsive to both consumers and customers.”

As part of Garrity’s employment agreement, he will receive 7,500 shares of restricted Chromcraft Revington common stock.

Chromcraft Revington businesses design, manufacture and market residential and commercial furniture throughout the United States. Under the corporate brand, CR-Home, the Company wholesales its products under the Chromcraft, Peters-Revington, Silver Furniture, Cochrane Furniture and Sumter brand names.