R.D. Henry donates to St. Jude, announces staff changes
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Reporter Molly Brewer from KSN interviews R.D. Henry President & CEO Mael Hernandez about the company's cabinet donation for the St. Jude Dream Home.

WICHITA, Kan. - Cabinets for a local St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway have been donated by R.D. Henry & Co.

"We're honored to have been chosen to provide cabinets for the Kansas St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway house and support them in their fight to end childhood cancers," said Mael Hernandez, CEO and president of R.D. Henry. "It's heartbreaking, but it's also heartwarming to know that the St. Jude program helps local families and hospitals."

The cabinet manufacturer donated cabinets for the residence built by Nies Homes, which features four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a master suite, man cave in the garage with a bonus room above and specialty wine and craft rooms in the basement. Located in Derby, Kansas, the Dream Home has an estimated value of $420,000.

In other news, the cabinet company announced the following personnel changes:

Michelle Stine

Michelle Stine has been hired for the newly created position of purchasing agent. She is responsible for negotiating prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements for machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies and services for operations and manufacturing. She will report to Mike Favinger, director of Purchasing. Prior to joining the company, Stine worked as a supply chain buyer at Red Guard in Wichita, Kansas.

Brandi Compton

Brandi Compton has been appointed as customer care specialist for dealers in the west region. She is responsible for assisting dealers regarding products, ordering, the pricing program, delivery status, ESOs and warranty issues. Compton will report to Jessica Rein, interim customer service manager. Prior to joining R.D. Henry, Compton spent almost 10 years at Weckworth Mfg., most recently as program manager, sales and contracts.

Daniel Albert

Daniel Albert has been appointed as sales support specialist for the cabinet company. Albert reports to Jeff Stone, national sales manager, and will assist all territory business managers with account management and development. Albert has been with R.D. Henry since 2013 as a customer care specialist.

Formerly known as Custom Cupboards, R.D. Henry & Co. designs, manufactures and sells cabinets, vanities, and kitchens to a nationwide network of dealers.

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