[High Point, 10/9/2023] – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Mark Schumacher has decided to step down from his role, effective May 31, 2024. “Since 2020, I have been blessed to work with HFA’s board and staff, guiding us through the COVID pandemic and the
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