Kevin Bowman Named Vice President of Sales for Stanley Collections

Furniture World Magazine

Stanley Furniture Company Inc. has named Kevin Bowman vice president of sales for Stanley Collections. He reports to Glenn Prillaman, Stanley Furniture senior vice president of marketing and sales. “We’re fortunate to have someone with Kevin’s experience and ability to join our team,” Prillaman says. “He is a results oriented manager who understands how to engage the sales force to strategically execute our business plans for Stanley Collections.” Bowman will focus on leveraging sales opportunities across all product categories – bedroom, dining room, home office, home entertainment and accent tables – in order to increase placements on the retail floor. He also will work with the sales team to support retailers through excellent customer service and the implementation of marketing programs designed to assist Stanley Collection retailers in attracting and retaining today’s savvy consumer. Bowman most recently served as vice president of sales and retail development for Thomasville Furniture Industries. His 18 years of experience includes working in the retail arena for Sears/Sears Homelife, Circuit City and the Hendricks Furniture Group. 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 Collections are presented as dining room, bedroom, home entertainment and accent tables, and home office. Young America® is the industry leader in youth furniture. Founded in 1924, Stanley Furniture® has a strong tradition of superior product supported by excellent quality and service. The shipment of orders to retail stores – an average of two weeks or less – is among the fastest in the industry. Production facilities are located in Stanleytown and Martinsville, Va., as well as Robbinsville and Lexington, N.C. Stanley Furniture's upper-medium priced furniture is sold to furniture specialty stores, department stores and furniture store chains. Stanley Furniture® common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol STLY. For additional information, visit stanleyfurniture.com.