Butler Specialty Company Manufacturer Of Occasional Furniture, Selects Dan Sumner To Be National Sales Manager

Furniture World Magazine

Burt Fainman, Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President of Butler Specialty Company, announced the appointment of industry veteran, Dan Sumner as National Sales Manager. Sumner, who begins immediately, will work with the representatives who comprise Butler's national sales organization and help develop the company's overall marketing strategy. Sumner was previously with bedding manufacturer, Simmons Company, for about fifteen years, where he was most recently their National Account Manager. Prior to Simmons, he had worked for "Top 100" retailers, Kittles Furniture and Leath Furniture. According to Fainman, "Dan Sumner has a unique understanding of our industry because of his experience from both perspectives -the manufacturer's and the retailer's. -Dan also enjoys quite a successful track record working with national accounts. During the last four years, Butler has enjoyed exceptional growth - but we're not about to rest on our success. We're fortunate to have a man of Dan's talent and enthusiasm now in a position that can help take us to the next level . . . and beyond." Celebrating its 70th year in 2000, Butler Specialty Company is a leading manufacturer and importer of fine occasional furniture featuring tables, chests, curios, cabinets, and more, including their unique "Butler Club" collection of classic British -inspired game tables. Butler Specialty Company is located at 8200 S. South Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Phone: 800-799-2857 or 773-221-1200. Fax: 773-221-5892.