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Gordon leaves Art Van

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, January 29, 2006

Warren, Mich. — Frank Gordon, a longtime manager with Art Van, has resigned after 20 years with the retailer. His last day was Jan. 20.

David Van Elslander, who recently rejoined Art Van, will replace Gordon as the buyer for the retailer's clearance center.

Van Elslander has been the dining room buyer, said Cathy DiSante, Art Van's director of marketing.

Gordon officially announced his departure in a memo Jan. 13.

He said he has accepted a senior management position with a non-retail company.

Gordon's resignation comes just three months after Bill Barto, a 35-year veteran of Art Van and president since 1995, left the chain.

At that time, the 30-store company created an Office of the President, which was filled by Ken Van Elslander and Gary Van Elslander, sons of Art Van Elslander, the company's chairman and CEO.

David also is Art Van Elslander's son.

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Gordon leaves Art Van

Jan 13, 2006

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