Hall of Fame Foundation Adds Four Board Members

August 16, 2017  by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Industry   

The new directors are Lorri Kelley, president of BDI Furniture; Bob Sherman, CEO of Restonic Mattress Company; David Swers, president and chief operating officer of Glen Raven Custom Fabrics; and Kim Yost, CEO of Art Van Furniture.

“The Hall of Fame is the only organization that embraces the entire industry, across all categories and all roles.  Our new board reflects the great diversity of the industry and the leadership needed as we move forward with aggressive initiatives to secure a permanent home for the Hall of Fame and to develop future leaders,” said Bob Maricich, president of the Foundation board of directors. “Each is a prestigious leader in their own field, committed to telling our story, preserving our history, honoring our leaders and creating leaders of tomorrow.”

The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation is open to all home furnishings industry companies, organizations and individuals that do business in the United States.  Membership includes eligibility to nominate candidates for consideration by the Selection Committee, and the opportunity to help preserve the history and heritage of the industry. Memberships are available at various levels.

For more information and to join, visit the website at www.homefurnishingshalloffame.com. Checks should be made payable to American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. and sent to 202 Neal Place, Suite 101, High Point, N.C., 27262.

The 2017 Hall of Fame inductees – Donald H. Flanders, Sr., founder and chairman of Lloyd Flanders, Inc.; Vladimir Kagan, contemporary furniture designer; Samuel Kuo, co-founder and chairman of Samson Holding Ltd.; and Bernard D. Moray, chairman of Gorman’s Home Furnishings & Interior Design – will be honored at an Induction Celebration Oct. 15 during the High Point Market. For information, visit www.aspiretolead2017.com or call (336) 882-5900.