Player's Scorecard
Appointments and personnel changes since Spring Market (up to Oct. 3, 2005)
By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 10/10/2005 12:00:00 AM
Date following entry indicates the issue of HTT in which the entry appeared.
Alexander, David
Resigned as president and chief operating officer, Family Dollar, 8/8/2005.
Almond, Christy
Named director of fabric design, The Robert Allen Group, 6/20/2005.
Anile, Dominick
Named vice president of sales, Culp Inc., 6/6/2005.
Avent, Lisa
Named vice president of worldwide marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, 7/11/2005.
Bachmann, Lisa
Named senior vice president of merchandise planning, Big Lots, 9/5/2005.
Barbuto, Linda
Named senior designer, Glen Raven, 9/12/2005.
Bass, Myron
Joined American Century Home, 9/5/2005.
Bazinet, Lisa
Promoted to vice president of marketing, KN Karen Neuburger, 7/25/2005.
Bell, Amy
Named vice president, HFI, 4/25/2005.
Birnbach, Eric
Named president and CEO, Capel Inc., 9/19/2005.
Block, Greg
Stepped down as CEO, American Pacific, 4/25/2005.
Bolton, Al
Named international sales director, Valdese Weavers, 6/6/2005.
Botwinick, Alan
Named sales manager, Renaissance Home Fashions, 9/5/2005.
Boyle, Kyle
Named president and CEO, Bomar Industries, 5/23/2005.
Branscome, Tim
Named director of international business development, World Market Center, 4/25/2005.
Brooks, Lesley
Named stylist/designer, Aussino USA, 5/30/2005.
Bynum, Judy
Named independent representative, Bon Marche, 6/13/2005.
Cafaro, John
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Named senior vice president of merchandising, CHF Industries, 7/25/2005.
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Named chief operating officer, Loftex, 4/25/2005.
Canter, Nick
Promoted to executive vice president of store operations, Lowe's Companies, 6/6/2005.
Capel Jr., A. Leon
Retired as co-CEO, Capel Inc., 9/19/2005.
Capel, Arron
Retired as co-CEO, Capel Inc., 9/19/2005.
Capel, Jesse
Retired as co-CEO, Capel Inc., 9/19/2005.
Carlsruh, Jim
Named divisional vice president of home, ShopKo Stores, 6/13/2005.
Carney, Brian
Resigned as executive vice president, chief financial officer, Jo-Ann Stores, 9/19/2005.
Cast, Carter
Named president of Walmart.com, Wal-Mart, 6/20/2005.
Castro-Wright, Eduardo
Named president and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, U.S.A., Wal-Mart, 10/3/2005.
Cho, Sandy
Named designer, Veratex, 6/20/2005.
Chow, Joan
Promoted to vice president and chief marketing officer, Sears, Roebuck and Co., 7/25/2005.
Clifton, Martha
Promoted to marketing director, Valdese Weavers, 6/6/2005.
Collazo, Judy
Named divisional merchandising manager, Garden Ridge, 8/22/2005.
Crippen, John
Named senior vice president of brand sales, Blue Ridge Home Fashions, 9/12/2005.
Crisp, Joel
Named director of global operations, Valdese Weavers, 6/6/2005.
Cross, Jolie
Named operating vice president, public relations, The Robert Allen Group, 8/15/2005.
Crowley, William
Added title of chief administrative officer, Sears Holdings, 9/12/2005.
Curtin, Jim
Promoted to vice president of sales, Shaw Living, 9/19/2005.
Dale, Bob
Let go as president of bed and bath division, WestPoint Home, 9/26/2005.
D'Ascoli, Peter
Resigned as vice president, co-director of creative services, Covington Industries, 5/9/2005.
DeAngelo, Joe
Promoted to executive vice president, The Home Depot, 9/5/2005.
Dellinger, Jeff
Named managing director of Fiber Business Unit, Foss Manufacturing, 4/11/2005.
Devany, Susan
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Named design director, Textile Fabric Associates, 7/11/2005.
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Named fashion director, Swavelle/Mill Creek, 7/11/2005.
Druckman, Darrel
Named director of sales, National Curtain, 6/13/2005.
Duke, Mike
Named vice chairman, Wal-Mart, 10/3/2005.
Duncan, Sam
Resigned as president and CEO, ShopKo Stores, 4/25/2005.
Dupuy Sears, Lester
Resigned as chief financial officer, WestPoint Home, 9/26/2005.
Edie, Bud
Promoted to executive vice president of sales, Cresc Corp., 5/30/2005.
Edwards, Bill
Promoted to vice president of store operations, Lowe's Companies, 7/11/2005.
Ellison, Marvin
Promoted to senior vice president, logistics, The Home Depot, 9/5/2005.
Engel, Jeff
Named chief operating officer, WestPoint Home, 9/19/2005.
English, Colvin
Named director of craft marketing, GLM, 8/22/2005.
Feraco, Stacy
Named regional sales manager, Feizy Rugs, 9/12/2005.
Fine, Jeffery
Named executive vice president, VSG Home, 7/11/2005.
Fishman, Steve
Named chairman, CEO and president, Big Lots, 6/13/2005.
Fleming, John
Promoted to executive vice president, chief marketing officer, Wal-Mart, 5/2/2005.
Foster, Kevin
Named account executive for North and South Carolina, Nourison, 5/30/2005.
Fuentes, Veronica
Named vice president of sales, Baltic Linen Co., 6/20/2005.
Geise, Liz
Named executive sales manager, Creative Bath, 8/15/2005.
Gentile Sachs, Valerie
Resigned as executive vice president, general counsel, Jo-Ann Stores, 9/19/2005.
Gilmartin, Jane
Named executive vice president, chief merchanding officer, Linens 'N Things, 7/25/2005.
Goldberg, Susi
Named design director, Creative Bath, 8/15/2005.
Goodman, Mark
Named executive vice president of marketing, Wal-Mart, 10/3/2005.
Greenberg, Joyce
Named managing director, Financo, Inc., 7/11/2005.
Gregg, Danielle
Named design director of rugs, Veratex, 9/19/2005.
Greiner, Julie
Promoted to chairman and CEO of Macy's Florida, Federated Department Stores, 7/11/2005.
Grimes, Mark
Named director of design, ADI, 4/11/2005.
Halak, Michael
Named to board of directors, JPMA, 7/25/2005.
Hamer III, Robert
Appointed to board of directors, Restoration Hardware, 9/5/2005.
Hanfling, Richard
Named president, Swavelle/Mill Creek, 8/15/2005.
Harmon, Bill
Named vice president, marketing and technology, Garden Ridge, 6/20/2005.
Haygood, Keith
Named vice president of national sales, Dan River, 9/19/2005.
Hazen, Al
Retired from Swavelle/Mill Creek, 9/19/2005.
Healy, Kathleen
Named sourcing/marketing manager, ADI, 4/11/2005.
Hipps, Chris
Named director of sales, Datacolor, 7/11/2005.
Hirtenkauf, Darlan
Named chief operating officer, Karsten America, 4/25/2005.
Hoguet, Karen
Named executive vice president and chief financial officer, Federated Department Stores, 5/30/2005.
Holland, Alan
Named buyer of made-to-measure window, JCPenney, 4/25/2005.
Holmes, Cynthia
Named product development category manager, Home Dynamix, 9/5/2005.
Holmes, Patsy
Promoted to vice president of stores, The Bombay Company, 7/25/2005.
Honeyman, Kris
Named president of decorative flooring division, Springs Industries, 4/25/2005.
Horlacher, Bill
Named national sales manager, Orian Rugs, 5/16/2005.
Howell, Jim
Named sales manager for the Studio division, Orian Rugs, 5/16/2005.
Huckaby, Brent
Named national accounts manager, JLA Home, 8/15/2005.
Huckaby, Evalina
Named vice president, merchandising, JLA Home, 8/15/2005.
Hughes, Dale
Named vice president of global sourcing, P&A Marketing, 7/11/2005.
Hutsell, Jeff
Named to board of directors, JPMA, 7/25/2005.
Iodice, Anita
Resigned as vice president, Redcats USA, 5/2/2005.
Jackson, David
Named vice president of merchandising, JLA Home, 4/25/2005.
Jacobs, Jeffrey
Named executive vice president of sales, Sferra Bros., 4/25/2005.
Jennings, Jeff
Named vice president of sales, Brunton International Inc., 8/22/2005.
Johnston, Greg
Named executive vice president, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, 10/3/2005.
Jones, George
Resigned as president and CEO of department store group, Saks Inc., 9/5/2005.
Jones, Kassie
Named vice president, general merchandise manager, Stein Mart, 6/13/2005.
Jukes, Murray
Named acting chief financial officer, Restoration Hardware, 9/5/2005.
Kametches, Mark
Promoted to associate director, Cotton Inc., 5/2/2005.
Kaplan, Janice
Promoted to executive vice president, merchanise strategy, Federated Department Stores, 5/23/2005.
Kaspar, Ray
Named merchandise manager of soft home, Meijer, 9/5/2005.
Kass, Ron
Named President of design products group, Hunter Douglas Inc., 5/23/2005.
Keimach, Andy
Elected as vice chairman of board of directors, JPMA, 7/25/2005.
Kennedy, Kevin
Named head of flooring division, Veratex, 7/11/2005.
Keo, Joy
Promoted to head service and support team, Cresc Corp., 5/30/2005.
Keryk, Wendy
Named regional sales manager, PHI, 4/11/2005.
Kozubowski, Tom
Named director of retail advertising, USA Baby, 9/26/2005.
Kumpel, Mark
Named operations and independent sales manager, VSG Home, 7/11/2005.
La Honta, Ken
Added title of chief operating officer, Design Within Reach, 9/19/2005.
Lacey, Alan
Stepped down as CEO to become vice chairman, Sears Holdings, 9/12/2005.
Lakin, Henny
Named vice president of product development, Creative Bath, 8/15/2005.
Langlais, Andrea
Named assistant in Essentials Upholstery Division, The Robert Allen Group, 6/20/2005.
Larsson, Nils
Named director of national accounts, Nien Made, 9/12/2005.
Levi, Neil
Named vice president of design over bedding, Natco Home Fashions, 6/6/2005.
Lewis, Aylwin
Named CEO and president, Sears Holdings, 9/12/2005.
Lewis, Justin
Named senior vice president, chief marketing officer, The Bombay Company, 7/25/2005.
Liebert, Carl
Named executive vice president, The Home Depot, 9/5/2005.
Lin, John
Named executive vice president of marketing, Blue Ridge Home Fashions, 9/12/2005.
Lipton, Rick
Named director of bath coordinates, Baltic Linen Co., 6/20/2005.
Luino, Kelly
Named senior vice president of production, Softline Home Fashions, 5/23/2005.
Lyon, Garry
Named managing director, Bianca USA, 9/26/2005.
Maddalene, Scott
Promoted to senior vice president for the Cannon brands, Li & Fung USA, 5/16/2005.
Mahoney, Marscia
Named vice president, Hancock Fabrics, 6/27/2005.
Manson, Joan
Named chairwoman, NRF, 8/15/2005.
Mariotti, Kelly
Elected as treasurer of board of directors, JPMA, 7/25/2005.
Marti, Judi
Named vice president of sales and retail, Traditions by Pamela Kline, 6/6/2005.
Martin, Brian
Resigned as general counsel, Saks Inc., 5/16/2005.
Masker, Greg
Named to board of directors, JPMA, 7/25/2005.
Massie, Patricia
Named designer, Veratex, 6/20/2005.
Matson, Brad
Named chief marketing officer, Bluefly, Inc., 9/26/2005.
McDowell, Diane
Named director of marketing and planning, Park B. Smith, Inc., 5/23/2005.
McInnis, Anne
Named director of Robert Allen, The Robert Allen Group, 6/20/2005.
McKay, Patricia
Resigned as executive vice president, chief financial officer, Restoration Hardware, 9/5/2005.
McLam, Scott
Named vice president of sales, Dan River, 4/25/2005.
McLeod, John
Resigned from Shaw Industries, 7/25/2005.
McMillon, C. Doug
Promoted to president and CEO of Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, 8/22/2005.
McNabb, Mary
Named CEO, Garden Ridge, 5/23/2005.
Meek, Susan
Named vice president of corporate licensing, Dan River, 9/19/2005.
Menzer, John
Named vice chairman, Wal-Mart, 10/3/2005.
Mitchell, Jeff
Named sales manager for Home Depot account, Nien Made, 9/12/2005.
Moerman, Hillel
Named interim chief financial officer, WestPoint Home, 9/26/2005.
Morris, Susan
Joined American Century Home, 9/5/2005.
Morris, Tom
Named Northeast regional manager, 828 International, 4/25/2005.
Moss, Mark
Named international product and technical manager, Valdese Weavers, 6/6/2005.
Murphy, Erin
Resigned as vice president, Beacon Hill, 4/11/2005.
Nahoun, Neil
Named partner, Highland Fabrics, 8/15/2005.
Neivert, Craig
Named sales manager, Stylemaster, 9/26/2005.
Newland, Libby
Named merchandise manager of linens, Stein Mart, 7/11/2005.
Onadein, Tayo
Named vice president of design, JLA Home, 5/30/2005.
Osborn, Michael
Named president and chief operating officer of Macy's Home Store, Federated Department Stores, 8/8/2005.
Parrish, Cynthia
Added title of international sales liaison, Valdese Weavers, 6/6/2005.
Paternostro, Santo
Named director of sourcing, CHF Industries, 7/25/2005.
Patterson, Bill
Retired as president of Home Depot Asia, The Home Depot, 9/5/2005.
Paust, Robert
Named assistant sales, marketing and product development manager, American Trim Manufacturing, 6/6/2005.
Pelczar, Dean
Retired as senior director, global product marketing, Cotton Inc., 5/2/2005.
Pienczykowski, Jolanta
Named art director, Sunham Home Fashions, 4/25/2005.
Pitorak, Larry
Named interim chief financial officer, Blair Corporation, 9/12/2005.
Pond, Dale
Retired as senior vice president of merchandising, Lowe's Companies, 6/6/2005.
Poseley, Tara
Named president and CEO, Design Within Reach, 9/19/2005.
Pratt, Christine
Retired as chairperson of the Home Product Developments Department, FIT, 4/25/2005.
Priddy, Brian
Resigned as executive vice president of operations, The Bombay Company, 7/25/2005.
Pruitt, Mark
Promoted to vice president of store operations, Garden Ridge, 7/25/2005.
Quinn, Stephen
Named senior vice president of marketing, Wal-Mart, 9/5/2005.
Railey, Hilton
Promoted to vice president of new business development, Garden Ridge, 8/22/2005.
Reese, Craig
Named operations manager, Cresc Corp., 5/30/2005.
Reid, Marcia
Named sales executive, Parimatex Group, 6/27/2005.
Richards, Brian
Named national accounts manager, Parimatex Group, 7/25/2005.
Riley, Mike
Promoted to president, Oriental Weavers, 9/12/2005.
Riley, Wendy
Named vice president of business development, Nano-Tex, 9/5/2005.
Ringstad, Renee
Promoted to executive vice president of merchandising, Cresc Corp., 5/30/2005.
Robertson, Bruce
Named sales manager for Canada, Shaw Living, 6/13/2005.
Robinson, Doug
Promoted to president of Lowe's Canada, Lowe's Companies, 6/13/2005.
Robinson, Jim
Named head of sales and service in Texas, Famous Home Fashions, 4/11/2005.
Ronning, Randy
Named executive vice president, chief merchanding officer, QVC, 8/15/2005.
Roth Tomkins, Laurie
Named managing partner, Roth & Tomkins, 9/5/2005.
Rowlands, John
Named to accounts division, Nien Made, 9/12/2005.
Ryan, Heather
Named vice president of sales and marketing, Pierre Deux, 5/16/2005.
Ryman, Steve
Named vice president, home brands, Sears, Roebuck and Co., 4/25/2005.
Sager, Debbie
Named Midwest regional sales manager, Keeco, 4/25/2005.
Salisbury, Jack
Named CEO, American Pacific, 4/11/2005.
Salway, Stephanie
Named design director of kitchen textiles, Bardwil Linens, 9/12/2005.
Sapanara, Susan
Joined Croscill Home, 8/8/2005.
Sardelli, Albert
Joined P.Kaufmann, Inc., 9/19/2005.
Schuman, Greg
Named to board of directors, JPMA, 7/25/2005.
Scully, James
Resigned as executive vice president of human resources, Saks Inc., 8/22/2005.
Sczubelek, Stephen
Named executive vice president of sales and marketing, Leggett & Platt, 8/22/2005.
Sedestrom, Kirsten
Named creative director, PHI, 9/12/2005.
Shah, Iftikhar
Named quality assurance director, Parimatex Group, 8/8/2005.
Shaw, Cara
Named product development manager/designer, Barrow Industries, 8/15/2005.
Shi, Hongyong
Named sourcing manager, Hollander Home Fashions, 7/11/2005.
Siegel, Bryan
Promoted to president, Elrene Home Fashions, 4/25/2005.
Siegel, Craig
Promoted to executive vice president, Elrene Home Fashions, 4/25/2005.
Siegel, Mark
Stepped down as president, Elrene Home Fashions, 4/25/2005.
Silvia, Dick
Named general manager, U.S. sales and marketing, Longdi Textiles Co., 8/8/2005.
Slali, Greta
Promoted to administrative and marketing manager, Creative Bath, 4/11/2005.
Smarsch, Jessica
Named manager of Robert Allen Essential, The Robert Allen Group, 6/20/2005.
Smith, Dinah
Named vice president, Hancock Fabrics, 6/27/2005.
Smith, Louis
Named merchandise manager for fashion bedding, Keeco, 4/25/2005.
Soloniuk, Glenda
Named head of worldwide sourcing network, Richloom, 7/11/2005.
Sorgeloos, Scott
Named warehouse and distribution manager, Home Source International, 4/25/2005.
Sowder, Bill
Promoted to regional manager, Garden Ridge, 8/22/2005.
Spadone, Allison
Named merchandising manager for basic bedding, Keeco, 4/25/2005.
Sparno, Tom
Named to board of directors, JPMA, 7/25/2005.
Spencer, Bill
Named national sales and marketing manager, GTT International, 7/25/2005.
Sperber, Rich
Named vice president of sales and marketing, W-C Designs, 9/19/2005.
Spragg, Greg
Named vice president, merchandising, Wal-Mart, 10/3/2005.
Stone, Larry
Named senior vice president of merchandising, Lowe's Companies, 6/6/2005.
Sullivan, Barry
Promoted to senior vice president of store operations, Family Dollar, 6/6/2005.
Suvak, Bill
Elected chairman of board of directors, JPMA, 7/25/2005.
Taake, Janet
Named vice president and general merchandise manager, Sears, Roebuck and Co., 4/25/2005.
Taylor, Rick
Promoted to regional manager, Garden Ridge, 8/22/2005.
Taylor, Tom
Named executive vice president, merchandising and marketing, The Home Depot, 9/5/2005.
Templeton, Erin
Named director of Beacon Hill, The Robert Allen Group, 6/20/2005.
Theilmann, Michael
Named executive vice president of human resources, JCPenney, 5/16/2005.
Tipton, Rhonda
Named senior product manager, American Textile Company, 9/12/2005.
Tomkins, John
Named president, Roth & Tomkins, 9/5/2005.
Toolan, Jack
Promoted to executive vice president of the home group, Li & Fung USA, 5/16/2005.
Troy, Linda
Promoted to vice president, general merchandising manager, Garden Ridge, 8/22/2005.
Turner, Kevin
Resigned as president and CEO of Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, 8/8/2005.
Tyndall, Mike
Named senior director for Latin America, Cotton Inc., 5/2/2005.
Van Brunt, Laurie
Named vice president, director of brand management, JCPenney, 7/25/2005.
VanderWerf, Brian
Named vice president of sales, Orian Rugs, 6/13/2005.
Varriale, Richard
Named vice president of strategic accounts, VSG Home, 7/11/2005.
Vega, Stacey
Named vice president, home fashions division, Barrow Industries, 8/15/2005.
Ventricelli, Ron
Promoted to executive vice president of operations, Li & Fung USA, 5/16/2005.
Vicari, Maria
Named president of Nautica global licensing, VF Corporation, 6/13/2005.
Vickers, Michael
Promoted to vice president of store operations, Family Dollar, 6/6/2005.
Watros, Donald
Resigned as chief administrative officer, Saks Inc., 5/16/2005.
Webster, Amy
Named vice president of basic bedding, Hollander Home Fashions, 9/5/2005.
Weiss, Bob
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Named sales and marketing director, Creative Bath, 8/15/2005.
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Named national account executive, Creative Bath, 4/11/2005.
White, Jim
Promoted to executive vice president, Park B. Smith, Inc., 5/23/2005.
Whitehead, Jim
Named vice president of Brylane Home, Redcats USA, 5/2/2005.
Whitsett, Peter
Promoted to senior vice president, Sears Holdings, 7/25/2005.
Whittam, Don
Named vice president, sales and marketing, Dan River, 9/19/2005.
Wilson, Richard
Named senior vice president of general merchandise, BJ's Wholesale Club, 9/19/2005.
Wright, Donald
Resigned as chief accounting officer, Saks Inc., 5/16/2005.
Young, Donna
Named design director for bath division, CHF Industries, 7/11/2005.
Zane, Bob
Elected chairman of board of directors, USA-ITA, 8/15/2005.
Zemser, Amy
Named vice president of sales and marketing, Bardwil Linens, 8/15/2005.
Zuber, Neil
Named executive vice president, HFI, 4/25/2005.
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