Bradington-Young Promotes Four in Operations and Sales

June 26, 2007  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Leather Upholstery on June 2007 Leather seating manufacturer Bradington-Young, Cherryville, N.C. announced four management promotions Tuesday.

Ben Causey, who’s been with the company 12 years, most recently as vice president of finance and administration, has been promoted to senior vice president. Prior to Bradington-Young, he was vice president of finance for Henredon and Caraway Furniture, and before that vice president and controller of American Drew.

Craig Young has been promoted to senior vice president of sales from vice president of sales, a position he’s held for more than 10 of his 14 years at Bradington-Young.

Conrad Kerley has been promoted from vice president of leather and import operations to senior vice president of leather and import operations. Prior to his 10 years at Bradington-Young, Kerley was at Emerson Leather.

Dale Smith, director of manufacturing the past three years, has been named vice president of manufacturing. Prior to joining Bradington-Young, Smith was plant manager for Hooker Furniture Corp.’s Maiden, N.C., plant, and before that was a plant manager for Henredon.

“I am pleased to announce the promotions of these four individuals in recognition of their accomplishments and dedication to Bradington-Young,” said Scott Young, president and CEO.

Bradington-Young is a subsidiary of Hooker Furniture Corp.