Home Textiles Today - January 3, 2005

Howard Dunn Jr., vice chairman and one of the founders of Culp, retired Dec. 31. Dunn served as president and chief operating officer of the company from June 1993 through May 2004 when he became vice chairman. In his most recent role, he held executive responsibility for Culp's China operations and also has stayed involved in the company's design and produc...

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