MORGANTON, N.C. – Luxury furniture manufacturer EJ Victor announced a number of changes at its executive level. Effective immediately, current CFO David Bennett takes over the privately held company as president and CEO. John H. Jokinen, current director of Sales, will also take on the role of senior vice president of the Morganton, North Carolina-based company. John V. Jokinen, co-founder, president, and CEO, will move to the role of Board chairman and the newly created position of Chief Creative Officer.

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