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Riverside Furniture Announces Addition of Lesli Chastain to Team
May 21,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Riverside Furniture announced the addition of Lesli Chastain as Senior Director, Product Development and Merchandising.
Lesli brings extensive experience in merchandising, product development, trend analysis, and sourcing within the home furnishings industry. Throughout her career, she has worked across a variety of product categories and brands, contributing to product strategy, development, and market-driven design initiatives. Her background includes leadership and collaboration with cross functional teams focused on delivering thoughtful, consumer-focused product assortments.
In her new role at Riverside, Lesli will support the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation, trend-forward product development, and collaborative creative processes across the organization.
“We are excited to welcome Lesli to the Riverside team,” said Harrison “H” Kelly, president of Riverside Furniture. “Her experience, creative perspective, and collaborative approach make her a great fit for our organization as we continue investing in product innovation and long-term growth.” Lesli shared that the opportunity to collaborate with the Riverside team was one of the key reasons she was drawn to the company.
“Riverside is highly respected within the industry, and I’m excited to be part of a team-oriented environment where ideas and partnerships are valued,” said Chastain. “I’m especially passionate about trend forecasting, product ideation, and conceptual development, and I look forward to contributing in meaningful ways across the company.”
Outside of work, Lesli enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs, along with tackling yardwork projects whenever she has the chance.