July 29,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry 
Michael Crowell has been named executive director of the Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam and its CertiPur-US program.
July 29,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry, Outdoor Furniture, Product
The International Casual Furnishings Association has named Jackie Hirschhaut executive director following the retirement of long-time head Joseph Logan.
July 29,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Dallas Market Center has named Jim Lugannani vice president of gift leasing. In his position, Lugannani is responsible for leading the luxury gift, tableware, housewares and general gift categories as well as maximizing opportunities between permanent and temporary exhibitors.
July 25,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry, Outdoor Furniture, Product
Rug and home accessories vendor Surya has named Jim Levine to the newly created role of vice president of Surya Outdoor.
July 23,
2014 by in Bedding, Executive Changes, Industry, Product
Bedding industry veteran Kurt Ling has joined Organic Mattresses Inc. as CEO.
July 23,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Chris Taylor has joined furniture protection vendor Guardian as vice president of sales.
July 23,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry
Kevin O’Connor, president and chief executive officer of Samson Marketing and a former chairman of the High Point Market Authority board of directors, will step down as head of the marketing arm of Samson Holding.