Stanton taps Pottery Barn alum

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 10/30/2003 12:00:00 AM

Syosset, NY — Stanton Carpet Corporation has hired Amy Chato as product manager, a new position. Chato will be responsible for development, sourcing and implementation of new products in carpet and rugs for the high-end consumer marketplace.

She was previously textile sourcing manager at Pottery Barn. Prior to that, she was product development manager at Bon Motif in California, where she oversaw accent rug, area rug, bath rug, and towel lines for the New York Home Textile and Atlanta Area Rug Markets. She also worked as art director for Eileen West in San Francisco. At Stanton, she reports to Sy Cohen, president.

"Amy, utilizing her extensive contacts, will work closely with vendors from around the world to further develop the look that defines Stanton Carpet," Cohen said.