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Furniture First Promotes Kauffman, Hires Diem
March 29,
2016 by in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry, Mattresses, Product 
The Furniture First Interim CEO Steve Kloss announced last week that Andrew Kauffman would be promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer.
Kauffman’s duties for sleep products will be taken up by new hire Kerry Diem, who will assume the position of Director of Sleep Products & Mattress 1st Stores. Kauffman joined Furniture First as Director of Mattresses in 2011. In that role he oversaw the launch of the Mattress 1st Retail Store Concept in June of 2013. In 2014 Kauffman was promoted to Vice President of Sleep Products & Markets, when responsibilities for Furniture First’s presence at the High Point and Las Vegas Markets were added.
Kerry Diem brings over 30 years of experience in the furniture industry to his new position with Furniture First. His background encompasses both the wholesale and retail sides of the industry. His first day at Furniture First will be April 16, 2016 at the High Point Market.