Jeff Schwall
Linwood Furniture has named Jeff Schwall to the new position of executive vice president of sales and marketing, reporting to Mike Mebane, Linwood CEO.
Schwall, a 26-year industry veteran, will be responsible for developing sales and marketing strategies for the Linwood brand, Linwood—Carolina Furniture Artisans Collections, and OEM opportunities, along with managing all aspects of product development, creation of marketing materials and activities, and supervision of public relations.
“As we grow, it is essential to build an experienced leadership team to aggressively expand our base of furniture dealers and interior designers nationally and to explore new channels of business as a domestic OEM producer for other residential and contract furniture brands,” Mebane says. “Jeff is well regarded in the industry and thoroughly understands the retail marketplace as well as domestic manufacturing, which significantly differentiates Linwood from the industry’s sea of sameness.”
Schwall most recently served as regional vice president of sales for Schnadig Furniture Corp. He also has served as senior vice president of U.S. sales for Shermag Furniture, vice president of sales and marketing for Southern Furniture Reproductions, and vice president of sales for Lexington Furniture.
“For many years I have watched the furniture manufacturing industry move outside the U.S. and have experienced supply chain management issues, escalating transportation costs and the uncertainty that plagues the global sourcing model,” he says. “Consumers are ready to embrace the return to quality products, timeless designs and reliable American resources to furnish their homes. I love the heart that goes into manufacturing furniture here in our own plant and the advantages we provide by uniquely offering our customers a high degree of customization and furniture which is made in America.”
Celebrating a rich tradition of American-made fine furnishings, Linwood Furniture, LLC manufactures high quality solid wood furniture for every room of the home. With a dozen of its own branded Linwood – Carolina Furniture Artisans, the company also serves as a leading domestic OEM producer and private label resource for other residential and contract furniture brands to augment the global sourcing footprint. The manufacturing line is set up for flexibility to accommodate orders of all sizes, to produce the Kaleidoscope program with its 500 different finishes, and to ship products in just three weeks, or less, from the date of the order.
Founded in 2006 by Bob Timberlake with industry and community leaders, Linwood Furniture combines time-honored artisan craftsmanship and modern technology at its fully integrated production facility in Lexington, NC. As a totally domestic resource, every element in each piece of Linwood Furniture, from the raw lumber, adhesives and finishes to component parts and hardware, is made in the United States and often in North Carolina. The company uses only locally selected American hardwoods and is devoted to sustainable timber and green environmental practices. Linwood Furniture is available through fine furniture stores and interior designers throughout the United States.