Havertys' Wilkerson to Retire
February 3, 2009
Havertys Furniture Cos. Inc., Atlanta, announced on Monday the retirement of Executive Vice President of Merchandising Tony Wilkerson, effective Feb. 15.
"Tony has been a valuable member of the Havertys team for over 32 years," said Clarence Smith, president and chief executive officer. "He was instrumental in the development of our private-label Havertys merchandise in 2000 and helped us maneuver the rapid shift in the industry as our manufacturers moved from domestic to foreign production. I will miss his talents and expertise but he leaves us with a terrific lineup of stylish quality furniture and a strong merchandising team."
Wilkerson, who joined Havertys in 1976 in store operations, joined the corporate merchandising team as case goods and upholstery buyer in 1985. He was promoted to executive vice president, merchandising in 2005. He was named senior vice president, marketing in 1994 and was a director of Havertys from 1999 to May 2003. He was responsible for the development and execution of Havertys' entire merchandising strategies.
"It has been a great privilege to have spent most of my career with a company with such incredible history and respect in its industry," Wilkerson said. "I am very appreciative of the support from the wonderful people I have worked with over the years and look forward to watching Havertys' future success as I move into the next phase of my life."
Effective with Wilkerson's retirement, Richard D. Gallagher has been promoted to senior vice president, merchandising; and Rhonda J. Wolf to vice president, merchandising.
Gallagher had more than 15 years experience in store operations with Havertys before being named director of store operations in 2003 and assistant vice president, stores in 2004. He was named vice president, merchandising in 2005. Gallagher will report to Smith.
Wolf, who joined Havertys' corporate merchandising team in 1999 after more than 10 years in store operations, was named assistant vice president, merchandising in 2002 and also director of upholstery in 2006.
In addition, John C. Farris, a certified public accountant, will serve as assistant controller. He joined Havertys in 2004 and was a key member of the implementation team that successfully converted Havertys accounting platforms. He was promoted to manager of general accounting in 2005 and director of general accounting in 2007. He will continue to report to Randall A. Davis, controller.
"We are pleased to promote these experienced, dedicated professionals to serve in key positions in the merchandising and accounting areas of our business, functions critical to Havertys' operations and success," Smith said.
"Tony has been a valuable member of the Havertys team for over 32 years," said Clarence Smith, president and chief executive officer. "He was instrumental in the development of our private-label Havertys merchandise in 2000 and helped us maneuver the rapid shift in the industry as our manufacturers moved from domestic to foreign production. I will miss his talents and expertise but he leaves us with a terrific lineup of stylish quality furniture and a strong merchandising team."
Wilkerson, who joined Havertys in 1976 in store operations, joined the corporate merchandising team as case goods and upholstery buyer in 1985. He was promoted to executive vice president, merchandising in 2005. He was named senior vice president, marketing in 1994 and was a director of Havertys from 1999 to May 2003. He was responsible for the development and execution of Havertys' entire merchandising strategies.
"It has been a great privilege to have spent most of my career with a company with such incredible history and respect in its industry," Wilkerson said. "I am very appreciative of the support from the wonderful people I have worked with over the years and look forward to watching Havertys' future success as I move into the next phase of my life."
Effective with Wilkerson's retirement, Richard D. Gallagher has been promoted to senior vice president, merchandising; and Rhonda J. Wolf to vice president, merchandising.
Gallagher had more than 15 years experience in store operations with Havertys before being named director of store operations in 2003 and assistant vice president, stores in 2004. He was named vice president, merchandising in 2005. Gallagher will report to Smith.
Wolf, who joined Havertys' corporate merchandising team in 1999 after more than 10 years in store operations, was named assistant vice president, merchandising in 2002 and also director of upholstery in 2006.
In addition, John C. Farris, a certified public accountant, will serve as assistant controller. He joined Havertys in 2004 and was a key member of the implementation team that successfully converted Havertys accounting platforms. He was promoted to manager of general accounting in 2005 and director of general accounting in 2007. He will continue to report to Randall A. Davis, controller.
"We are pleased to promote these experienced, dedicated professionals to serve in key positions in the merchandising and accounting areas of our business, functions critical to Havertys' operations and success," Smith said.
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