Mattress Firm Names New Operations Manager

Furniture World Magazine

Mattress Firm, one of the nation’s leading specialty mattress retailers, announced that Michael Wentworth has been promoted to the position of operations manager for the Kansas City region. Wentworth has been an integral part of Mattress Firm’s growth for several years. Joining the company in 2003 as a general warehouse clerk, Wentworth quickly moved into the position of assistant operations manager for the Kansas City region. In April of 2005, Wentworth was again promoted to the position of operations manager for the Columbus market. While serving as operations manager in Columbus, he was responsible for staff management and increasing efficiency and productivity within the distribution center. With this latest promotion, Wentworth will be responsible for maximizing distribution productivity for the Kansas City market to ensure customer satisfaction and market success and growth. Additionally, Wentworth will be responsible for the management and development of operation’s staff. “Michael has clearly demonstrated his ability to succeed at Mattress Firm,” said Chris Maloy, Mattress Firm regional operations manager. “We are certain under his leadership that the Kansas City operations team will continue to assist the market in raising the bar and achieving unparalleled success.” About Mattress Firm Houston-based Mattress Firm (www.mattressfirm.com), an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., is America’s preferred specialty mattress company and the nation’s largest specialty retailer of top-of-the-line Sealy products. Founded in 1986, Mattress Firm’s knowledgeable sales staff, broad product offering and competitive prices have fueled the company’s growth to more than 340 stores in 32 markets. About Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in market-leading companies that can benefit from its in-house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in and managed more than 115 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $30.0 billion since Sun Capital’s inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, New York, London, and Shenzhen.