Home Furnishings Association name 2025 officers and new board members
Posted by Larry Adams

The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) announced its 2025 Slate of Officers and the addition of six new board members. These industry leaders will bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the board of directors as the HFA continues its commitment to advancing the home furnishings industry and supporting its members.

2025 Slate of Officers:

  • Past President: Matt Schultz, John V. Schultz/Levin Furniture
  • President: Dave Koehler, Johnny Janosik Furniture
  • President-Elect: Nora Gomez, NFM 
  • Secretary: Randilynn Talsma, Blended Furniture Market
  • Treasurer: Jared Simon, Simon’s Furniture

New board members
HFA also welcomes six new board members who will begin their terms in 2025. These outstanding industry leaders, who represent various facets of the home furnishings industry, bring a wealth of experience, passion, and innovative thinking to the HFA Board of Directors. Each will contribute valuable perspectives as HFA continues its mission of supporting retailers and promoting growth across the industry.

The new board members include:

  • Paris Gholston, Customer Relations Coordinator, Mattress Recycling Council
  • Bailee Nebeker, Owner, American Homestead Furniture
  • Eric Poupard, Vice President of Sales, Hudson’s Furniture
  • Rebecca Reeder, President, La-Z-Boy Retail Furniture Galleries
  • Peter Theran, President, Boston Interiors
  • Matthew Waugh, Executive Director of Finance & Operations, Furnitureland South
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Larry Adams is a Chicago-based writer and editor who writes about how things get done. A former wire service and community newspaper reporter, Larry is an award-winning writer with more than three decades of experience. In addition to writing about woodworking, he has covered science, metrology, metalworking, industrial design, quality control, imaging, Swiss and micromanufacturing . He was previously a Tabbie Award winner for his coverage of nano-based coatings technology for the automotive industry. Larry volunteers for the historic preservation group, the Kalo Foundation/Ianelli Studios, and the science-based group, Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST).