American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Elects 2025 Officers and Board Members

Furniture World News Desk on 4/9/2025

Top row (left to right): Satya Tiwari, Jeremy Hoff, Gat Caperton, Karen McNeill & Greg Avitabile.
Bottom row (left to right): Greg Avitabile, Mark Feng, John Schulz &  Richard Weeks.

The Board of Directors of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. has elected new officers and board members for 2025.

Satya Tiwari, president, Surya Inc., has been elected Board president; Jeremy Hoff, CEO, Hooker Furnishings Corporation, first vice president; Gat Caperton, CEO, Caperton Furnitureworks LLC, second vice president; Greg Avitabile, executive vice president/COO, ANDMORE, secretary-treasurer. Karen McNeill, CEO, American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, will continue to serve on the executive committee as Board chairman.

“Our permanent home for the Hall of Fame is not just a space; it is a testament to the vision and ingenuity that define our industry. Here, we gather to learn from some of the most thoughtful and visionary leaders, exploring innovative executions and fostering connections that inspire progress,” says Tiwari. “While we remain in the midst of economic challenges, Board is focused on a bright light ahead—a future filled with opportunities for growth and innovation. Now is the time to move forward with courage and determination, honoring the legacy of those who came before us while shaping the path for future leaders.”

New directors are Greg Avitabile, executive vice president/COO, ANDMORE; Mark Feng, chairman, Markor International Home Furnishings; David Koehler, president, AICO; John Schulz, CEO, John V. Schultz Furniture/Levin Furniture; and Richard Weeks, vice president of global sales for the Home Furniture Group, Leggett & Platt.

Board members re-elected to another three-year term are Derick Close, CEO, Springs Creative; Tammy Covington, president and CEO, High Point Market Authority; Amir Loloi, founder and president, Loloi Rugs; Satya Tiwari, president, Surya Inc.; and Laurie Tokarz, president, Restonic.

About The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc.
The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., is an industry-wide organization founded to preserve its history, to celebrate exceptional individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the U.S. home furnishings industry, to inspire the next generation of innovative leaders and to engage the community with the world of home furnishings. Our new home, which opened in April 2023, is a symbol of the Home Furnishings Capital of the World™ where the industry gathers, where we honor our leaders and tell our stories, and where we learn through exhibits, seminars, and speakers. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, funds support our history and leadership programming. The organization is based in High Point, North Carolina, at 311 S. Hamilton St., and can be reached at 336.882.5900 or by visiting www.homefurnishingshalloffame.com.