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Agio USA Names Ray Harm to Regional Sales Post
September 11,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry 
Ray Harm, who retired earlier this year after a 35-year career in the furniture industry, has come out of retirement to join casual furniture resource Agio USA as sales representative for the southeastern United States.
Harm, who was senior vice president of sales at Hooker Furniture when he retired, will represent Agio among outdoor, specialty and traditional furniture retailers in Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
“Agio is a recognized leader in the outdoor industry, and a brand name that I’ve been familiar with for years. I’m excited to join the team,” Harm said. “Maintaining Agio’s strong relationships in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic is my top priority, but I’m also looking forward to the challenge to increase the adoption of the outdoor category by traditional furniture retailers in those areas.”
Harm had been with Hooker Furniture since 1999, and earlier held various sales, marketing and management posts with Barcalounger and Maytag.
"Ray’s 35 years in the furniture industry and sales background for both indoor and outdoor categories makes him a great fit for our company," said Mike Gaylord, Agio's vice president of sales. "We need his presence in that territory and we’re pleased to have him join our brand, especially as we move forward in today’s evolving sales environment.”
Added Bob Gaylord, president of Agio USA, “Whenever you have a chance to add an industry veteran to your team, you do it. Ray’s experience, knowledge of the category and the industry players will enable him to hit the ground running. We’re looking forward to having him as a part of our company."