Lane Furniture promotes Scott Kruger, Chad Long, Jim Anthony
Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, March 23, 2011
 Scott Kruger |
 Chad Long |
 Jim Anthony |
TUPELO, Miss. — Lane Furniture has promoted Scott Kruger to Northeast regional sales manager, Chad Long to product portfolio manager and Jim Anthony to director of strategic accounts.
Kruger, previously a sales representative in Virginia, joined Lane in 1992. He has been a sales representative in Alabama, New York, Missouri and southern Illinois. Kruger is a four-time President's Club winner and was the company's Sales Person of The Year in 2004.
Long, a 14-year veteran with the upholstery and case goods source, most recently was a sales representative in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. In his new position, he will be responsible for analyzing Lane's product line to determine product needs for future development and long-term strategy for each category. He will work the company's retail partners and with the consumer insights team of parent company Furniture Brands International.
Anthony, who joined the company in 1993, has been a sales representative and merchandise manager and has held senior positions in national accounts.
"I am extremely pleased to see these three talented Lane teammates assume new roles within the company," said Lane President Greg Roy. "2011 is proving to be a good year for Lane, and it is vital that we have quality and proven leadership in these very important positions."
Lane also confirmed that Michael Herman, vice president of merchandising, and Brian Ingram, merchandise manager for recliners, have left the company.
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