Stanley Names Shawn Stevens VP of Procurement

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Stanley Furniture Company, Inc. announced the appointment of Shawn Stevens to vice president of procurement. Stevens will report to Rick Lovorn, senior vice president of manufacturing. In this position, Stevens’ will be responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and coordination of all purchasing activities. “Shawn’s more than 10 years of purchasing experience makes him a very valuable addition to our manufacturing team,” says Lovorn. “We look forward to his fresh perspective on purchasing operations and systems so that we continue in our mission to profitably offer the best product in the Stanley Furniture segment.” Prior to joining Stanley Furniture, Stevens served as global purchasing manager for Spectrum Brands, Inc. Before that, Stevens worked in various procurement roles at Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Originally from Danville, Ky., Stevens holds a bachelor’s of business administration degree from Campbellsville University. One of the largest furniture manufacturers in the United States, Stanley Furniture Co., Inc. is widely recognized as a style and design leader. The company has received 11 coveted Pinnacle Awards for fine quality residential wood furniture, ranging from traditional to contemporary. Stanley Furniture collections are presented as dining room, bedroom, home entertainment and accent tables, and home office. Young America® is the industry leader in youth furniture.