Players Scorecard

Appointments and personnel changes since fall market (as of March 28)

Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 4/8/2002 12:00:00 AM

Date following the entry indicates the issue of HTT that the story appeared in.

Adamson, James

named chairman, Kmart, 1/21/02.

Alden, Hal

founder and chairman, relinquished president title, Brentwood Originals, 1/21/02.

Alexander, Judi

named senior vp, marketing and product development, Bardwil Linens, 3/4/02.

Allen Jr., Fulton

senior vp, merchandising, for joint venture of ESN and 1888 Mills, 12/3/01.

Andolino, Len

named vp, sales, 828 International Trading Co., 3/25/02.

Anguiano, Leo

resigned as senior vp, asset protection, Kmart, 4/1/02.

Argarwal, Pradeep

president, relinquished ceo title, Obeetee Ltd., 12/24/01.

Ausick, Rick

resigned as division senior vp, gmm, home, ShopKo, 1/7/02.

Ayers, Dwayne

promoted to national sales manager, kitchen textiles division, Charles Craft, 11/19/01.

Bachmann, Lisa

named senior vp, merchandise planning, allocation and presentation, Big Lots, 3/25/02.

Barron, Millard

named senior vp, store merchandising, The Home Depot, 3/18/02.

Bender, Lillian

retired as vp, merchandising, Country Curtains, The Fitzpatrick Companies, 2/11/02.

Bennett, Renee

named buyer services representative, George Little Management, 12/3/01.

Benton, Janet

named to head licensing and special projects division, Sferra Bros., 12/17/01.

Bergren, Byron

named president and ceo, Elder-Beerman, 1/28/02.

Berkell, Sylvia

former chairwoman, Curtains & Home; dead, 1/28/02.

Bernal, Gina

named divisional vp, merchandise manager, special sizes, The Bon Marché, Federated Department Stores, 12/24/01.

Bernstein, Andrea

named director of marketing, Chris Stone & Associates, 1/7/02.

Birkins, Art

promoted to president, Basic Bedding division, WestPoint Stevens, 10/12/01.

Blanton, Raymond

promoted to senior vp, coo, Value City, Value City Department Stores, 2/4/02.

Bledsoe, Lanny

senior vp, manufacturing, announced retirement, Wal-Mart, 3/25/02.

Blunck, Richard

named ceo, Bluelight.com, Kmart, 11/12/01.

Bruneau, Ron

named division manager, Latex International West, Latex International, 1/14/01.

Bufano, Kathryn

named executive vp, softlines, Sears, Roebuck and Co., 12/10/01.

Bulen, Fiona

named senior vp, planning, The Bon Marché, Federated Department Stores, 12/24/01.

Burdick, Kathy

promoted to director of brand advertising, corporate marketing group, Hunter Douglas, 2/4/02.

Burke, Tom

named vp, business operations, Basic Bedding division, WestPoint Stevens, 10/12/01.

Burnim, Roger

departed as vp, Concord Home, Concord Fabrics, 4/1/02.

Cafaro, John

named vp, sales, Kmart, Sears and regional mass retailers, Bed and Bath division, WestPoint Stevens, 11/12/01.

Carillo, Luz

named vp, direct marketing, Delia's, 10/29/01.

Carracino, Marilyn

named senior vp, merchandising, Bloomingdale's Direct, Bloomingdale's, 1/21/02.

Carroll, Mason

vp, operations and global sourcing, added product management duties, Guilford Home Fashions, Guilford Mills, 10/12/01.

Centner, Karen

named vp, gmm, e-commerce and international, Lands' End, 4/1/02.

Chace, Frances

co-founder, Meredith Home Fashions; dead at 48, 1/7/02.

Chilton, Jeff

promoted to vp, national sales manager, Guilford Home Fashions, Guilford Mills, 10/12/01.

Ciaccio, Maureen

named regional sales manager, Elrene Home Fashions, 3/18/02.

Clark, Jill

resigned as vp, sales, Faribault Woolen Mills, 10/12/01.

Conaway, Chuck

ceo, relinquished chairman title, Kmart, 1/21/02; resigned as ceo, Kmart, 3/18/02.

Connell, Jane

promoted to sales manager, cmi, 2/18/02.

Cote, David

named president, ceo and member of the board, Honeywell, 2/25/02.

Coulter, Jason

named director of computer-aided design operations, Ellison Textiles, 10/12/01.

Cvikota, Lynette

named vp, home, Spiegel Catalog, 2/4/02.

Cwirko, Kathleen

named senior vp, marketing services, Bed and Bath division, WestPoint Stevens, 10/12/01.

Dahlen, Karl

named vp, senior legal officer, Lands' End, 4/1/02.

Dale, Bob

named president, Bed and Bath division, WestPoint Stevens, 10/12/01.

Danahy, John

named vice chairman, May Merchandising Company and May Department Stores International, May Department Stores Company, 3/11/02.

Dandy, Bill

named senior vp, marketing, Jo-Ann Stores, 12/10/01.

Devlin, Robert

promoted to vp, product development and management, Burlington Rug Corp., 10/12/01.

Difani, Pat

promoted to regional manager for stores, Strouds, 2/4/02.

Dillard, William

founded and chairman, Dillard's; dead at 88, 2/25/02.

Dinan, Maureen

resigned as manager, advertising and licensing, Guilford Mills, 12/10/01.

Doherty, Mike

left as vp, special accounts, Guilford Home Fashions, Guilford Mills, 10/12/01.

Domer, Jack

promoted to corporate vp, manufacturing, Brentwood Originals, 1/21/02.

D'Onofrio, Tony

resigned as executive vp, chief supply chain officer, Kmart, 4/1/02.

Dunlap, Brian

named coo and cfo, Beacon Blankets, 12/24/01.

Durkin, Molly

named vp, special accounts, Guilford Home Fashions, Guilford Mills, 10/12/01.

Engebretson, Mark

promoted to senior vp, sourcing and production, 11/19/01.

England, David

named vp, manufacturing, Basic Bedding division, WestPoint Stevens, 10/12/01.

Evans, Kent

promoted to vp, finance, Brentwood Originals, 1/21/02.

Falk, Michelle

promoted to partner and vp, executive recruiting, Westover & Associates, 1/28/02.

Fersch, Richard

retired as president, ceo, Eddie Bauer, The Spiegel Group, 1/7/02.

Finch, Brent

named general manager, Ashford Court, 2/11/02.

Flannigan, Ron

named independent sales representative, Stone Brook Linens, 2/25/02.

Fleming, John

promoted to coo, Walmart.com, Wal-Mart, 11/26/01.

Fontenot, Chip

president and coo, named director, WestPoint Stevens, 2/18/02.

Freudenthal, Danielle

named business development manager, Faribault Woolen Mills, 10/12/01.

Gangi, Richard

founded, along with sons Rick and Dan, American Trim Manufacturing Co., 12/17/01.

Gargiulo, Ed

retired as export manager, Lanscot-Arlen Fabrics, 2/4/02.

Gauss, Christine

named international sales manager, Albany International Corp., 3/25/02.

Ghitis, Bill

named to head the Apparel unit, Apparel and Textiles Sciences, DuPont, 11/26/01.

Giannantonio, Frank

named senior vp, chief information officer, Lands' End, 3/4/02.

Gloudeman, Tom

named, vp, recruitment and development, Lands' End, 4/1/02.

Gosselin, Chantal

named national sales manager, Canada, Famous Home Fashions, 3/4/02.

Gottfried, Sofia

named sales representative, Stone Brook Linens, 2/25/02.

Grand, Mark

vp, gmm, responsibilities refocused to bed, bath, window coverings, mattress, Sears, Roebuck and Co., 4/1/02.

Grainger, Allison

named assistant to design and product development director, Famous Home Fashions, 3/4/02.

Granger, Maureen

named vp, merchandising, Haywin Textile Products, 2/25/02.

Grasse, David

named president, NooNoo Rug Company, 1/28/02.

Griffin, Maureen

named director, marketing and sales promotions, Majestic Rug Co., 10/29/01.

Grimson, Erica

named product manager, product development division, Haywin Textile Products, 2/25/02.

Hageman, James

chairman, May Merchandising Company and May Department Stores International, May Department Stores Company, announced retirement, 3/11/02.

Hakiri, Ed

promoted to creative director, Strouds, 2/4/02.

Hare, Danielle

named product development manager, Bath Unlimited, 3/4/02.

Harriss, Brian

resigned as executive vp, cfo, Hanover Direct, 1/21/02.

Hatfield, Jerry

named divisional vp, tabletop, The Bon Marché, Federated Department Stores, 12/24/01.

Hayes, Bonnie

resigned as senior vp, marketing and product development, Bardwil Linens, 3/4/02.

Hessler, Scott

named senior vp, gmm, Homeworld, The Bon Marché, Federated Department Stores, 12/24/01.

Hinston, Donna

named account manager, Fashion Industries, 10/22/01.

Hofer, Judith

ceo, May Merchandising Company and May Department Stores International, May Department Stores Company, announced retirement, 3/11/02.

Hollister, Brent

promoted to president and coo, Sears Canada, Sears, 4/1/02.

Howard, Scott

named vp, sales, Basic Bedding division, WestPoint Stevens, 10/12/01.

Hueber, Paul

named president, International division, Kmart, 2/11/02.

Hurston, John

named vp, manufacturing, bath products, WestPoint Stevens, 10/12/01.

Hutchinson, Ronald

named executive vp and chief restructuring officer, Kmart, 1/28/02.

Iodice, Anita

named vp, home fashions, Home Shopping Network, 12/10/01.

Ittner, George

named chairman and ceo, Newport News, The Spiegel Group, 2/4/02.

Jackson, Jeanne

resigned as coo, Walmart.com, Wal-Mart, 11/26/01.

Jardina, Michael

named president, Super centers, Kmart, 2/11/02.

Jarvis, Brian

named executive vp, store operations, Delia's, 12/3/01.

Jeffrey, Michael

founder of IMEX Vinyl Packaging, dead at 65, 11/19/01.

Johnson, John

named senior vp, gmm, Big Lots, 1/21/02.

Jordan, Denny

left as sales manager, Duralee Fabrics, 2/4/02.

Kanzler, Tim

resigned as national sales manager, kitchen textiles division, Charles Craft, 11/19/01.

Kaplan, Burt

founded Artisan Group, 10/22/01.

Katz, Robert

named sales manager, Duralee Fabrics, 2/4/02.

Kavanaugh, Leo

promoted to vp, merchandising, Country Curtains, The Fitzpatrick Companies, 2/11/02.

Kelly, Michael

named executive vp, coo, Homemaker Industries, 12/10/01. (Kelly remains senior vp, Arley Corp.)

Kelly, Sue

named vp, merchandising, Pierre Deux, 11/19/01.

Kennedy, Alan

named vp, merchandising, Basic Bedding division, WestPoint Stevens, 10/12/01.

Kenney, William

named design and product development director, Famous Home Fashions, 3/4/02.

Kerr, Paul

named vp, sourcing and production, Eddie Bauer, 1/7/02.

Kilby, Joseph

named design director, Schumacher Contract, F. Schumacher & Co., 3/25/02.

Kiley, Kevin

named, president, S. Shamash & Sons, 1/7/02.

Kneitel, Ron

founded Fabreka, a division of Rytex Fabrics, 11/19/01.

Kolber, George

resigned as ceo, Value City Department Stores, 4/1/02.

Kozlowski, Edwin

promoted to executive vp, coo, Value City, Value City Department Stores, 2/4/02.

Kurtzman, Julie

named vp, public relations and strategic alliances, Delia's, 10/29/01.

Kydd, Westfield

resigned as vp, design, table linens, Fashion Industries, 2/11/02.

Lambert, Edward

named executive vp, cfo, Hanover Direct, 1/21/02.

Lanier, R.R.

named vp, manufacturing, bed products, WestPoint Stevens, 10/12/01.

Levitt, Jay

president, May Merchandising Company and May Department Stores International, May Department Stores Company, named to become ceo, 3/11/02.

Liguori, Ron

named sales representative, Stone Brook Linens, 2/25/02.

Lombardo, Tom

named president, Vernon Plastics, 4/1/02.

Lundgren, Terry

president and chief merchandising officer, added coo title, Federated Department Stores, 3/18/02.

Madonna, Geralynn

promoted to president and coo, Newport News, The Spiegel Group, 2/4/02.

Marcus, Stanley

former president and chairman, Neiman Marcus; dead at 96, 1/28/02.

Marrone, Maureen

promoted to director of visual merchandising, corporate marketing group, Hunter Douglas, 2/4/02.

Marsico, David

named senior vp, sales and marketing, Kmart, 2/11/02.

Mason, Steven

named interim president, Elder-Beerman, 1/7/02.

McDonald, John

promoted to executive vp and cfo, Kmart, 11/19/01.

Meissner, Douglas

named president, Northeast division, Kmart, 2/1102.

Mendoza, Peter

named senior vp, bridal strategy and development, Federated Direct, Federated Department Stores, 2/11/02.

Mettler, Mark

named dmm, bed, bath and window coverings, Sears, Roebuck and Co., 4/1/02.

Meyers, Catherine

vp, design, added total brand development duties, Faribault Woolen Mills, 10/12/01.

Michaels, Christiane

resigned as president and general manager, Waverly Lifestyle Group, F. Schumacher & Co., 11/19/01.

Mikita, Lois

named to become senior vp, gmm, men's and boy's apparel, housewares, domestics, decorative home, and fabrics and crafts, Wal-Mart, 2/4/02.

Moberg, Anders

resigned as president, international division, The Home Depot, 1/7/02.

Moesler, Gael

promoted to customer relations manager, Faribault Woolen Mills, 10/12/01.

Montoya, David

named senior vp, specialty operations, Kmart, 2/11/02; resigned as senior vp, specialty operations, Kmart, 4/1/02.

Mortell, Kate

promoted to vp, print production and marketing logistics, Delia's, 10/29/02.

Morton, Bill

named president and ceo, Belding Hausman, 2/4/02.

Nandkeolyar, Shelly

named executive vp, president, Internet/direct commerce, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, 12/24/01.

Nardelli, Bob

president and ceo added chairman duties, dropped president title, The Home Depot, 11/26/01.

Needleman, Leslie

named vp, creative services, Peacock Alley, 3/25/02.

Nehlsen, Jim

named head of sales force, American Trim Manufacturing Co., 12/17/01.

Newman, Eugene

named chairman, NooNoo Rug Company, 1/28/02.

Nicks, Duane

named chairman, Famous-Barr, May Department Stores Company, 3/11/02

O'Gorman, Tom

president and ceo, Glenoit Corp.; dead at 67, 12/17/01.

Owen, John

resigned as gmm, hardlines, Kmart, 4/1/02.

Panariello, John

retired as vp, merchandising, decorative pillow division, Ex-Cell Home Fashions, 12/17/01.

Papp, James

named sales representative, Stone Brook Linens, 2/25/02.

Parge, Howard

named senior vp, stores, Parisian, Saks, 2/11/02.

Parker, Bryan

named senior product manager, product development division, Haywin Textile Products, 2/25/02.

Pellett, Richard

promoted to president and general manager, Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Hunter Douglas, 2/4/02.

Persson, Warren

resigned as vp, sales, Stone-Cline Home Fashions, 12/3/01.

Peterson, Randy

named vp, engineering and facilities services, Lands' End, 4/1/02.

Petke, Ken

promoted to global product merchant for soft flooring, Expo Design Center, The Home Depot, 1/28/02.

Piccininni, JoAnn

named director, product development, Sferra Bros., 12/17/01.

Pigott, Steve

plant manager, added operational duties, Burlington Rug Corp., 10/12/01.

Pilozzi, Mario

promoted to president and ceo, Canadian division, Wal-Mart, 2/4/02.

Pizzella, Barbara

named vp, gmm, area rugs, housewares and luggage, Sears, Roebuck and Co., 4/1/02.

Poletto, Russ

released as converter, Concord Home, Concord Fabrics, 11/19/01.

Qualiotto, Janet

named divisional vp, Six Sigma, The Bon Marché, Federated Department Stores, 12/24/01.

Queen, Larry

resigned as executive vp, Sleep Innovations, 10/29/01; named president and coo, Brittanica Home Fashions, 11/19/01.

Raggio, Reed

named vp and team leader, Springs Industries, 12/17/01.

Ramsey, Gary

resigned as president and coo, ShopKo, 11/19/01.

Reading, Bill

named senior vp, general manager, Home Based Creations, Ostrow Wholesale Company, 2/11/02.

Reaves, Dennis

announced retirement as senior vp, gmm, men's and boy's apparel, housewares, domestics, decorative home, and fabrics and crafts, Wal-Mart, 2/4/02.

Richer, Erica

named managing director, home furnishings division, Fifield, 12/10/01.

Richter, Egle

named vp, design, Clark Holdings LLC, 4/1/02.

Riggs, Dean

named executive vp, home furnishings operations, Springs Industries, 11/12/01.

Ripley, Peter

named creative director, contract and special projects, Lanscot-Arlen Fabrics, 10/22/01.

Roan, Steve

resigned as vp, sales, 828 International Trading Co., 3/25/02.

Rocha, Eduardo

stepped down as vp and general manager, textile fabrics, KoSa, Koch Industries, 11/26/01; named a senior member of ceo's staff, KoSa, Koch Industries, 11/26/01.

Roffe, Rita

named dmm, home textiles, ABC Carpet & Home, 11/12/01. (Roffe has since left the company.)

Rossler, John

promoted to president, Value City, 2/4/02; added ceo title, Value City, Value City Department Stores, 4/1/02.

Rots, David

resigned as executive vp, chief administrative officer, Kmart, 4/1/02.

Saleh, James

named vp, rug division, Fashion Industries, 10/22/01.

Schlang, Charlie

founded Renaissance America, became ceo; named director, business development and specialty stores, Haywin Textile Products, 2/4/02.

Schlesinger, Alan

named president and ceo, Filene's Basement, Value City Department Stores, 2/4/02.

Schmidt, Timothy

resigned as senior vp, general counsel and secretary, Delia's, 11/19/01.

Schwartz, Mark

out as president and coo, Kmart, 1/21/02.

Shafran, Joe

named to head Regal Inc., Springs, 12/17/01.

Shahan, Kevin

named cfo, Restoration Hardware, 11/26/01.

Sherman, Jeffrey

resigned as chairman and ceo, Federated Direct, Federated Department Stores, 2/25/02.

Silver, Scott

named vp, gmm, sheets, comforters, bath, Linens 'N Things, 2/18/02.

Smith, Sheri

named sales manager, Park B. Smith, 12/17/01.

Smithson, Andrew

retired as ceo, Regal, 12/10/01.

Spivack, Heidi

named vp, design, Cranston Consumer Products, 3/25/02.

Staudinger, Mark

named vp, marketing, Eddie Bauer, 1/7/02.

Steele, Brent

resigned as general manager, Ashford Court, 2/11/02.

Steyer, Penny

promoted to director of marketing communications, corporate marketing group, Hunter Douglas, 2/4/02.

Stroud, Jeff

named senior vp, stores, Internet and marketing, Strouds, 2/4/02.

Sturm, Sue

named business development manager, Faribault Woolen Mills, 10/12/01.

Sullivan, Daniel

promoted to vp, sales, Stroheim & Romann, 2/18/02.

Sullivan, Melissa

promoted to assistant stylist, Cranston Consumer Products Rhode Island, Cranston Print Works, 2/18/02.

Swearingen, Gerrit

named account manger, Fashion Industries, 10/22/01.

Sweet, Loren

named president, Brentwood Originals, 1/21/02.

Taffet, Edward

promoted to senior vp, general counsel and secretary, Delia's, 11/19/01.

Targas, Susan

promoted to senior vp, sourcing and production, Delia's, 11/19/01.

Tarver, Gregory

named senior vp, bath, Bed and Bath division, WestPoint Stevens, 10/12/01.

Tippin, Barbara

named vp, sales and marketing, Lace Lastics Co., 3/25/02.

Tomchin, Julian

retired as senior vp, special merchandising projects, Macy's West, 1/21/02.

Treadway, Gregg

promoted to executive vp, store operations, Kmart, 2/11/02.

Trerotola, Dave

vp, Global Home and Industrial Textiles, Apparel and Textiles Sciences, DuPont, 11/26/01.

Trimble, Richard

named director of inventory planning, Delia's, 10/29/01.

VanderWerf, Brian

named regional vp, Northeast, Oriental Weavers of America, 11/5/01.

Varn, Wright

named vp, Basic Bedding division, Hollander Home Fashions, 3/18/02.

Veeramootoo, Joyce

named assistant to president and sales support, Famous Home Fashions, 3/4/02.

Vernon, Dave

named senior vp, gmm, home, Burdines, 2/18/02.

Vetrone, Gary

named account executive for JCPenney, 3/18/02.

Viars, Jeanie

released as design director, Concord Home, Concord Fabrics, 11/19/01.

Viliborghi, Lee

named president, West division, Kmart, 2/11/02.

Volpe, Jerry

named sales specialist, manufacturing market, Lanscot-Arlen Fabrics, 10/22/01.

Ward, Bill

named ceo, Obeetee Ltd., 12/24/01.

Weise, Rosemary Skelton

named sales manager, Oxford House/Canyon Creek, Lace Lastics Co., 3/25/02.

White, Jeffrey

resigned as president, S. Shamash & Sons, 1/7/02.

Williams, Dale

named president, Waverly Lifestyle Group, F. Schumacher & Co., 2/4/02.

Williams, Sandra

named corporate account specialist, Lacey Mills, 3/18/02.

Wilson, Patty

promoted to domestic sales manager, Lanscot-Arlen Fabrics, 10/22/01.

Wischnia, Eric

named co-president and director of manufacturing, Thomaston Mills, 12/24/01.

Winderbaum, Carolyn

named vp, design, table linens, Fashion Industries, 2/11/02.

Woodside, Alan

named executive vp, sales and marketing, Faribault Woolen Mills, 10/12/01.

Wolman, Hope

named vp, marketing, Delia's, 10/29/01.

Wooding, Harvey

promoted to senior vp and national sales manager, Beacon Blankets, 11/5/01.

Wulfers, William

named president, Southeast division, Kmart, 2/11/02.

Wurl, Douglas

promoted to division senior vp, gmm, home, ShopKo, 1/7/02.

Zales, Bill

named ceo, Clark Holdings LLC, 4/1/02.