Wampler joins Natale as North American EVP
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, October 6, 2003
High Point — John Wampler, former chief executive of case goods and occasional resource Pulaski Furniture, has joined Italian leather upholstery and case goods manufacturer Natale as executive vice president of its North American operations. In the new post, he is responsible for all merchandising, sales, finance and operations in North America.
"John's 30 years of experience and expertise in the furniture industry will help grow Natale as we develop and serve major accounts coast to coast," said James Riddle, president of Natale's North American operations.
Wampler reports to Riddle, and is based in High Point.
"Natale's style and value pricing allow the company to fill a need in today's highly competitive furniture environment," Wampler said. "Natale will continue to bring to the marketplace affordable, quality, high-value leather furniture designed and manufactured in Italy for the American home."
