Statton Furniture Mfg. CEO, Chairman Philip Statton dies
Had been with company since 1972
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, January 24, 2008
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Philip J. Statton, CEO and chairman of the board of case goods producer Statton Furniture Mfg. here, has died of a heart attack. He was 63.
Statton, grandson of founder Philo Statton, joined the company as a salesman in 1972. He became vice president-production in 1978, succeeded his father as president in 1987 and assumed the position of CEO and chairman in early 2006.
During his career, Statton Furniture rose to prominence as a producer of high-end, solid-cherry case goods in traditional styling. Statton served on the board of AFMA early in his career and was active in the industry.
His cousin, Hunt Hardinge, is president of the company; his brother David is a sales rep for the South; and his brother Tommy is involved in the company part-time. All three are on the board of directors.
Statton is also survived by his wife, three daughters, a sister and 12 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to San Mar Children’s Home Inc., 8504 Mapleville Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713.
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