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Business of Home’s February roundup of new hires in design, manufacturing, media and more.
TO THE TRADE
Lynchburg, Virginia–based leather company Moore & Giles has promoted
Adam Shurr to the position of director of marketing, where he will lead the team and oversee strategies.
St. Augustine, Florida–based home furnishings manufacturer Brown Jordan Inc. has named
Bernie Guerin as its new chief financial officer. Guerin comes to the role with more than 30 years of business finance experience, most recently having served as COO and CFO at environmental services and waste management provider Clean Earth Inc. At Brown Jordan, he will oversee the company’s financial strategies and manage its outdoor living and contract furnishings divisions.
Furniture World News By Nic Ledoux on 1/7/2021
“Helping our retailer members get back to their level of pre-COVID health is my number one priority,” said Harold Hudson, president of Summer Classics Private Label and incoming Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Casual Furnishings Association. “Our strategic initiatives for 2021 and 2022 will promote their recovery and compel more retailers to join as they recognize the value of this dedicated support. We ll continue to create and enhance the networking, educational and philanthropic opportunities that make the ICFA so vital to professional success for every segment of our membership.”
Hudson’s illustrious industry career includes 29 years with Summer Classics and active membership and board positions with ICFA as well as the Hearth Products and Barbecue Association. He has served on the ICFA nominating and executive committees last year and was