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Jacob Jones Promoted to President at Tipperary Sales, La-Z-Boy Dealer
January 10,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry 
Family owned Tipperary Sales, a La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Décor Dealer, has announced the promotion of Jacob Jones from vice president of analytics to company president.
"We are pleased to announce that Jacob Jones will serve in a new role as company president," said Martha Percival Brown, CEO, Tipperary Sales. "Jacob has been with the company since 2002, serving in a variety of sales, operations, financial, and strategic planning roles that have prepared him well for this promotion."
Jones is a 2010 magna cum laude graduate of Augusta University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. In 2014, he completed his Master of Business Administration, ranking in the top 96th percentile of graduates in the nation.
"Jacob's due diligence, keen understanding, and drive will prepare Tipperary Sales for the next phase of our growth-plan," continued Brown. "Moving an experienced, loyal employee with historical depth into this position is an investment in the future of our business."
Jones will remain in the company's Augusta, Ga. office where his role will focus on company-wide oversight of operational and financial efficiencies and growth.
"After many years working with Tipperary, I am honored to step into this new role as President," said Jones. "I welcome the challenge and look forward to serving the company in a new capacity."