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People On The Move

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, March 15, 2010

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Executives
Marketing/Sales
Awards

Executives

Chili Technology

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Chili Technology, a manufacturer of heating and cooling units for sleep systems, has named Kristie Hobson national account sales manager to lead business development and key account relationships in North America.

Hobson has more than 20 years of experience in retail merchandising, purchasing and key account management with companies such as Dayton Hudson-Marshall Fields (now part of Macy's), Bausch + Lomb and Thomasville Furniture Galleries, among others.

“Her new role is pivotal in ensuring our long-term success with our retail client partners,” said Todd Youngblood, president and CEO of Chili Technology.

IIDA

CHICAGO — The International Interior Design Assn.'s education department has appointed Michael Ancheta as managing director, education services and programs, and promoted Ely Padilla to director of continuing education.

Prior to joining IIDA, Ancheta worked for 10 years with Merchandise Mart Properties as trade show division operations manager and in other posts.

In his new role, he will oversee the association's education programs and services for members, will collaborate with forum advisors, and will work with the marketing team to share IIDA leaders' expertise at shows and conferences.

Padilla has been with IIDA for 13 years, delivering service to IIDA chapter leaders, helping members with questions regarding compliance, and working with manufacturers looking to share their industry expertise in the form of CEUs.

Marketing/Sales

Sople Group

TARZANA, Calif. — Alyson Angotti, a veteran rug marketing executive, has launched Sople Group, a marketing and design firm catering to consumer products manufacturers and retailers.

Angotti previously worked as marketing director for Hellenic Rug Imports and Peerless Imported Rugs.

The firm offers traditional marketing, public relations, social media and online marketing as well as Web site design and graphic design services to clients including Crate and Barrel, JCPenney and NBC.

The Media Matters

LEXINGTON, N.C. — The Media Matters, a full service marketing agency, has hired Dana Murphy as public relations coordinator.

In the newly created position, Murphy will oversee public relations initiatives and social media as well as assist with marketing support.

“We're excited to have Dana joining our team,” said Kathy Wall, president. “Business is improving and requests for proposals are on the rise. The addition of this position is timely and we believe Dana will bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to our team and our clients.”

Awards

Englander Sleep Products

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — Englander Sleep Products held its annual factory awards presentation during the winter Las Vegas Market.

Company President Kevin Toman presented the award for manufacturing excellence to Brian Akchin, president of Englander South Central, and the award for outstanding sales achievement to Ed Ciolkosz, president of Englander Midwest.

Merrill Lynch

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Erick Ellsweig, a former executive of fabric supplier Covington Inds. and now with Merrill Lynch, was named one of the top financial advisors in North Carolina in a Feb. 22 article in Barron's magazine.

Ellsweig was executive vice president of Covington before joining Merrill Lynch in 2001. He also was a founder and former president of the Young Home Furnishings Executives.

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