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Vanguard Furniture Announces AJ Cosgrove as National Sales Manager
June 15,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Vanguard Furniture, a leading North Carolina-based custom upholstery and high-end casegood manufacturer is pleased to announce the appointment of AJ Cosgrove as National Sales Manager.
AJ (Amy Jo) will lead Vanguard’s sales team in the retail home furnishings markets and interior design community. She brings extensive expertise in strategic sales management and was most recently Vice President of Sales for CODARUS. Prior to that she directed sales and marketing for Barbara Cosgrove Lamps.
“We’re excited to have AJ directing our sales initiatives and leading our outstanding team of sales representatives,” said Andy Bray, President and CEO of Vanguard Furniture. “I’ve known AJ for most of my career and enthusiastically jumped at the chance to add her to our team. Few people match her love for design and creators. She’s a connector at heart and will be a huge value-add to our community.”
Commenting on her new position, AJ added, “I’m thrilled to join the Vanguard Furniture family. Having spent my career in the home décor industry, I’ve admired the heritage of this family-held furniture maker and its commitment to quality, craftsmanship and customization—and I’m honored to be part of the team.”