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Leggett & Platt's Consumer Products Group Announces Management Changes

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Following the realignment of its direct-to-retail sleep accessory brands and their supporting organizations under the management of Leggett & Platt’s Consumer Products Group, the company announces several position changes and promotions. These changes will support CPG in acting as L&P’s retail arm in the sleep industry, with a focus on helping retailers market sleep-related products and improving their performance.
 
Randy Long: A 23-year-veteran of Leggett & Platt, Randy Long has been promoted to the newly created position of director of sales. His responsibilities will include the oversight of all domestic and international sales of L&P CPG’s expanding portfolio of sleep-related products and services. Reporting to Long will be five regional vice presidents of sales and the director of retail sales training.
 
Long was formerly the vice president of sales for the northeast region of L&P CPG, and will continue in that role in addition to his new responsibilities. Long and his wife, Nicky, along with their five children, will continue to reside in Elmer, N.J.
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Della Emory: Formerly the sales director, marketing and alternative channels for L&P’s adjustable bed division, Emory will expand her role in the newly created position of vice president of sales – Leggett & Platt® Retail Solution™ and adjustable bed marketing. Emory will facilitate the roll out of Leggett & Platt Retail Solution nationwide. She will continue to reside in Carthage, Mo.
 
Zach Woods: Zach Woods has been promoted from sales representative to vice president of sales – western region. His responsibilities will include sales for the eleven western states with twelve representatives reporting to him; Woods will report to Randy Long. He and his wife, Aya, currently reside in northern California, but will eventually relocate to the CPG regional offices near Los Angeles.
 
Brian Croft: Formerly the director of U.S. retail sales for the adjustable bed division, Brian Croft will expand his role in the newly created position of director of retail sales training for the realigned CPG. Croft leads a group of ten retail sales performance coaches who will now train on all CPG product categories, while helping retailers maximize opportunities; Croft will also report to Randy Long. He will continue to reside in Carthage, Mo.
 
“These internal changes allow us to capitalize on the strengths of our sales organization and retail sales training team,” said Rob Woods, president of L&P’s Consumer Products Group. “We’ve put together a great team of high performers to help our retail customers improve performance during tough economic times,” said Woods.
 
About Leggett & Platt® Consumer Products Group: Leggett & Platt Consumer Products Group, a division of global diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt, is the premier provider of bedding products and accessories to the retail community. Headquartered in Whittier, Calif., the company is committed to delivering innovative, high-performance products at an exceptional value.
 
L&P CPG products are marketed under four brands, including the Leggett & Platt® Home Collection™, Fashion Bed Group™, Southern Textiles and Adjustables™ by Leggett & Platt®. Together, they manufacture a complete range of consumer bedding products and sleep accessories, available in retail furniture and bedding stores nationwide. For additional information, please visit www.leggett.com\consumerproductsgroup.