HIGH POINT, N.C. — The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) has hired Gene Clark as its vice president of membership and associate member relations. The position includes serving as executive director of AHFA’s Solution Partners and Specialized Furniture Carriers divisions.

Clark will work alongside AHFA’s current vice president of membership, Michael Padjen, until Padjen’s retirement at the end of 2024.

Clark brings more than 35 years of experience in the home furnishings industry to his new role. In addition to early sales and management positions at Vaughan-Bassett and Bassett Furniture, he was president of U.S. operations for Ligna Furniture from 2006 to 2013. Since 2013 he has been managing partner of My Home Furnishings, a youth bedroom source.

“We are thrilled to have Gene join the AHFA team,” said AHFA CEO Andy Counts. “His depth of experience in the industry will be an asset as we continue growing our membership and serving our supplier community.”