Eric Easter
Hi. I'm Eric Easter. I am President of Kittle's Furniture. I've been in our industry for over 30 years. During that time I've held positions ranging from cashier to CEO. Along the way, I've held executive leadership positions both in manufacturing and retailing. I've also been responsible for leading initiatives in merchandising, marketing, sales, and operations for leading companies like Kittle's, Thomasville, Boyles and Huntington Furniture. Leadership has always been a passion of mine and nothing delights me more than seeing good people become great leaders. This blog, while discussing a myriad of topics, will focus on leadership. I look forward to hearing from you!
Email: eeaster@huntingtonfurniture.com
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