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Bland joins Southern Motion

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, March 9, 2008

Pontotoc, Miss. — Reclining furniture maker Southern Motion has hired industry veteran Roger Bland as president and a member of the board of directors.

He reports to Guy Lipscomb, who had been president and moves to chairman. Lipscomb also remains CEO.

Bland had spent 29 years at Lane Home Furnishings, most recently as executive vice president, before leaving the company in August. He said he was grateful for the opportunities provided to him by Lane.

"Joining Southern Motion is a dream come true for me," said Bland. "I have watched Guy Lipscomb and Larry Todd build this company into an outstanding organization of which I am proud to be a part."

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