Houser Transport hires Patty Toler as director of business development

Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, February 11, 2013

VALE, N.C. — Patty Toler has been named director of business development for Houser Transport and its affiliated company, FTW Inc.

In the newly created post, Toler will help grow the company's business with the furniture industry and expand its menu of available services, said Sam Houser, who is CEO of both entities.

"We are fortunate to have someone with her experience and knowledge on our team," Houser said.

Toler has more than 23 years of experience in logistics and transportation, mostly with specialized furniture carrier MGM Transport, where she held a variety of customer service and sales posts. She is a member of the International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn. and served on the group's board of directors in 2007.

Houser Transport and FTW offer warehousing and freight consolidation services in California and North Carolina, as well as truckload, less-than-truckload and local pickups.