About Us
Making History
With roots dating to 1920, the Home Furnishings Association is the nation’s only trade association devoted exclusively to the needs and interests of home furnishings retailers. Our business has one priority: the success of more than 1,200 retail members and their 7,000 storefronts. The world is changing, and the HFA is here to help you stay ahead. HFA creates opportunities for retailers to connect with each other at markets, conferences and special events, learn how to satisfy and delight customers, and find better ways to run profitable businesses that contribute to their communities and provide good jobs.
With your company’s HFA membership, all employees are members. You and your team have access to tools and resources to help you and your business thrive. Most importantly, you become a part of a community of peers who want to share in the industry’s success just like the founding members did 100 years ago.
The Home Furnishings Association is focused on making home furnishings matter.
About Us
Mark Schumacher
Chief Executive Officer
High Point, NC
800.422.3778 Ext. 310
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Shannon Williams
Chief Operating Officer
Roseville, CA
800.422.3778 Ext. 114
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David Gunn
President
Sherman, TX
Knight Furniture
Stan Pickett
President-Elect
Mesquite, TX
Quality Furniture & Appliance
Travis Garrish
Vice President
Fort Collins, CO
Forma Furniture
Matt Schultz
Secretary/Treasurer
Erie, PA
John V. Schultz Furniture
Jesús Capó
Chairman
Opa Locka, FL
El Dorado Furniture
Lenny Kharitonov
Executive Mbr At Large
New York, NY
Emma Mason
Alex Macias
Executive Mbr At Large
Phoenix, AZ
Del Sol Furniture
Edward Massood
Executive Mbr At Large
Edison, NJ
Thomasville Home Furnishings
Mike Shuel
Executive Mbr At Large
Yakima, WA
Meredith Furniture
Mitchell Stiles
Executive Mbr At Large
Mulberry, FL
W. S. Badcock Corp
Lael Thompson
Executive Mbr At Large
Aurora, CO
Sonshine Furniture Today
Winter Heno
Membership Specialist
High Point, NC
800.422.3778 Ext. 301
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Josh Bickley
Member Onboarding Specialist
Roseville, CA
800.422.3778 Ext. 107
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Cory Warshawsky
Director of Education
Roseville, CA
800.422.3778
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Kiara Stevens
Event Manager
Roseville, CA
800.422.3778 Ext. 120
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Kaprice Crawford
Education Manager
Roseville, CA
800.422.3778 Ext. 102
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Dan McCann
Partnership Development Manager
Roseville, CA
800.422.3778 Ext. 115
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Jordan Boyst
Director of Partnerships
High Point, NC
800.422.3778 Ext. 302
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Sherry Hansen
Partner Relations Manager
Roseville, CA
800.422.3778 Ext. 104
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Denise Mahnick
Director of Marketing
Livonia, MI
800.422.3778
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James Halpern
Digital Marketing Manager
Roseville, CA
800.422.3778 Ext. 306
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Tim Timmons
Creative Marketing Manager
High Point, NC
800.422.3778 Ext. 303
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Scott Sent
Director of Finance & Accounting
Roseville, CA
800.422.3778
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Melody King
Senior Staff Accountant
Roseville, CA
800.422.3778 Ext. 110
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Janice Carlson
Accounting Manager
Roseville, CA
800.422.3778 Ext. 108
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David Gunn
President
Sherman, TX
Knight Furniture
Jacob Shevin
Director
Birmingham, AL
Standard Furniture
Chris Andresen
Vice President
Dutko Government Relations
Dru Jeppe
Reed's Furniture
Eric Blackledge
President Blackledge Furniture
Bill Simmons
Managing Principal
Washington, DC
(800) 422-3778
Dutko
Jef Spencer
Director of Operations
Roseville, CA
800.422.3778 Ext. 111
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Cindy Gauss
Database Manager
High Point, NC
800.422.3778 Ext. 304
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Alex Lindberg
Database Assistant
High Point, NC
800.422.3778 Ext. 308
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Mark Schumacher, CEO
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The Story Behind Next Generation Now
Twenty-five years ago, a furniture dealer from Olympia, WA was discussing his concerns of trying to transition his five children into the family business. He was concerned that the furniture industry was losing the next generation of retailers to “sexier” industries such as computer technologies and financial brokerages. Thus, Next Generation Now was born.
Developed to assist the sons, daughters and key managers in becoming the future leaders of their family’s furniture business, the group holds meetings, social events and round table discussions all focused on critical skills the youthful group needs to transition into leadership roles.
Poised and ready to develop its next group of leaders, Next Generation Now provides professional development and hosts forums to give a voice to the unique needs of family run businesses.
These energetic, curious, savvy young individuals are your future customers. Your support of Next Generation Now can help to develop even longer relationships. Working together, this community will develop the next group of industry leaders through educational events, social networking and give a voice to the unique needs of future generations in the furniture industry.
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