FFDM promotes, hires sales execs
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, January 11, 2004
HIGH POINT — Case goods importer Fine Furniture Design and Marketing has promoted Howard Ward from sales and marketing executive to vice president of sales, and also named Mike Keveryn as vice president of sales.
Both will work from FFDM headquarters here, focusing on national accounts.
Keveryn was vice president of sales for American Drew, and also served as vice president of sales at Bernhardt for seven years.
"Howard and Mike are well respected in the industry and their contributions are crucial to meeting our long-term growth goals," said Geoff Beaston, president and chief executive officer of FFDM.
Ken Myers continues as sales and marketing executive, covering the West/Northwest. John Davis and Paul Cicarelli round out the sales team, joining FFDM as sales and marketing executives.
Davis has more than 10 years experience in the industry as a sales representative for Drexel Heritage and Stanley-Craftmaster Upholstery. He will cover the Southwest/Southeast.
Cicarelli comes to FFDM from Thomasville, and prior to that worked for Rowe. He will cover the North/Northeast/Midwest.
"As we continue to build relationships with retailers, our team of highly qualified and experienced executives will be in the field on a regular basis," Beaston said.
In addition, Claudia Bray has been appointed FFDM controller. She has over 14 years experience in accounting management. Most recently, Bray was controller for Hot Wax Candle Co., and prior to that was controller for Whitesell Corp., a distributor of hardware and fasteners to the furniture industry.
Fine Furniture Design and Marketing is the U.S. marketing arm of Shanghai, China, manufacturer Fine Furniture Group.
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