Hall of Fame to Induct Four New Members at Oct. 14 Event

June 21, 2018  by Jason Schneider in Business Strategy, High Point, Industry, Market, Special Events   

Joining the current 112 members of the Hall of Fame are Kurt L. Darrow, chairman, president and CEO of La-Z-Boy, Inc.; Allen E. Gant, Jr., chairman of Glen Raven, Inc.; Keith Koenig, co-founder and president of City Furniture; and Paul B. Toms, Jr., chairman and CEO of Hooker Furniture Corp.

“We’re thrilled to honor these visionary leaders whose innovative ideas, entrepreneurial attitudes, and hard work have significantly impacted the home furnishings industry,” said Jeff Child, president of the Hall of Fame Foundation board of directors. “In a year in which we are launching our Leadership Initiative to ensure we are creating future leaders, it’s fitting that we induct such outstanding role models, whose contributions to their companies, their industry, and their communities are exceptional.”

A seven-member selection committee, composed of three Hall of Fame Foundation board members and four representatives from diverse segments of the industry, chooses inductees based on their contributions to the growth and development of the home furnishings industry in America. The committee uses a points-based evaluation system grounded on four foundations: enduring excellence, superior accomplishments, innovation and creativity, and philanthropic generosity. Ken Fulp, CPA, with the Foundation’s accounting firm Sharrard McGee & Co., verified the results.

“Induction into the Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed in home furnishings, and our selection committee chooses inductees from across all sectors of the industry,” Child said. “The 2018 inductees embody excellence and have adapted with extraordinary business acumen, creativity, and determination during times of unprecedented change in our industry. They are generous and highly regarded by their colleagues, competitors, and communities.”

Legendary basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will deliver a keynote address on leadership during the 2018 Lead with Vision Induction Celebration. Entrepreneurs, TV personalities, and best-selling authors Drew and Jonathan Scott will be the hosts. The Induction Celebration will again be held at the Sheraton Greensboro Four Seasons.

To become a Foundation member, to purchase induction celebration tickets or to become a sponsor, visit www.leadwithvision2018.com.