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Lebensburger to Keynote Renegade Furniture Conference
May 12,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Special Events 
Kerry Lebensburger, president of sales at Ashley Furniture, will be keynote speaker at Renegade Furniture’s third annual Furniture Industry Networking Event on June 14 in Melville, N.Y.
Lebensburger’s address, “The Furniture Store of the Future,” will headline a day of speakers and panelists, as well as an awards presentation honoring the e-commerce retailer’s key vendors and suppliers.
Other speakers include Tom Conley, president of the High Point Market Authority; Ryan Fitzpatrick, senior director of category management at Wayfair; and Jacob Robinson of UPS.
“Wanting to up the ante from the success of last year's event, we really listened to our attendees' requests,” said Bruce Krinsky, CEO of Coleman Furniture, Renegade’s parent company. “We’re proud to be leading the discussion of how we, as an industry, can continue to grow and adapt to changing times. We have raised the bar with excellent presenters and a great day to be had by all.”
Case goods and upholstery resource Home Meridian will be honored as Renegade’s Manufacturer Partner of the Year, and Innovative Delivery will be cited as Delivery Partner of the Year. In addition, Balia Bree will receive the retailer’s Team Member of the Year award.