Hall of Fame Foundation elects officers and board members

Steve Rusing

HIGH POINT, N.C.  — The Board of Directors of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. has elected new officers and board members for 2024.

  • Steve Rusing, executive vice president and president of U.S. sales, Tempur Sealy International, has been elected Board president; 
  • Satya Tiwari, president, Surya, first vice president; 
  • Jeremy Hoff, CEO, Hooker Furnishings Corporation, second vice president; 
  • Dorothy Belshaw, executive vice president and chief growth officer, ANDMORE, secretary-treasurer. 
  • Karen McNeill, CEO, American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, will continue to serve on the executive committee as Board chairman.
  • Rachel Stewart, president, of Gardner White, is a new Board of director.
  • Board members re-elected to another three-year term are Janet Guy, president, Prestige Arts & Art Trends; David Gebhart, CEO, Global Views; and Martin Ploy, president retired, AICO.

“Now with a physical space, it is more important than ever for the Hall of Fame to have a strong, engaged Board of Directors,” said Rusing. “We still are honoring our leaders and strengthening the Leadership Initiative for emerging leaders.  In April, we open three more interactive, permanent exhibits along with the dedication of the Wanek Family and Ashley Furniture Industries Eternal Flame in front of the building.  We regularly host industry, community and corporate events and we’re about to launch an education program with the Guilford County Schools.  It’s a fulfilling time to serve on this Board.”

Satya Tiwari, Surya, 1st Vice President of the American Home Furnishings Hall of FameJeremy Hoff, Hooker Furniture, 2nd Vice President American Home Furnishings Hall of FameDorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE, Secretary Treasurer of the American Home Furnishings Hall of FameKaren McNeill, CEO, American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation
Rachel Stewart, Gardner White, new Board Member of the American Home Furnishings Hall of FameJanet Guy, Prestige Arts, American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Board MemberDavid Gebhart, Global Views, American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Board MemberMartin Ploy, AICO, American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Board Member


 

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