Board of Directors of the
Home Furnishings Association
Directors contribute to shaping how the association serves and supports its members.
Board of Directors of the
The HFA Board of Directors Shapes the Future of the Industry
Home Furnishings Association Board service is an opportunity for both personal and professional growth. The HFA Board seeks capable learners who are committed to working with their peers and colleagues within a team dynamic to make smart decisions that will give the association and its stakeholders every opportunity to thrive in the future.
The HFA Board of Directors operates as the association’s primary stewards and works in collaboration with staff partners to leave the organization better than how they found it. According to its governing intent, the HFA Board “…embraces its duty of foresight to guide the home furnishings ecosystem into the future. The HFA Board will strive to anticipate uncertainty, volatility, and risk to minimize potential stakeholder harm and maximize opportunity.”
If you are interested in what is involved with becoming a board member or have any questions about HFA Board service, please contact us.
Director Selection
April-May 2023
The recent departure of a board director created an unexpected vacancy the HFA Board must fill as soon as possible to remain compliant with the association’s bylaws. You are invited to apply to serve on the HFA Board of Directors to fill this unexpired term (through the end of 2023), followed by a full three-year term beginning in January 2024.
This is an exciting time to serve on the HFA Board of Directors. The Board is collaborating to set the higher standard of stewardship, governing, and foresight required to guide HFA through the rest of this turbulent decade and beyond. Your contributions as a board member can make a significant impact on the future of the home furnishings industry!
Due to the expedited nature of this selection process, you must submit your application (including a resume or comparable document) no later than Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11:59 PM PDT. The complete schedule for this selection process is below:
Schedule Timeline:
- Friday, April 28, 2023 – Application Submission Deadline (by 11:59 pm PDT)
- Friday, May 5, 2023 – Applicant Notifications (by 5 pm PDT)
- Monday, May 8, and Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – Candidate Interviews with the HFA Nominating Committee*
- Thursday, May 11, 2023 – Candidate Notifications (by 5 pm PDT)
- Tuesday May 16th – Recommended Candidate Interview with the HFA Board of Directors and Board Vote*
All applicants must ensure their availability for interviews on either May 8th or May 9th, and May 16th.
If you have any questions about this selection process, please contact us.
HFA Board of Directors
Immediate Past President
Travis Garrish
Forma Furniture
Fort Collins, CO
President
Matt Schultz
John V Schultz/Levin Furniture
Erie, PA
President- Elect
Mitchell Stiles
W. S. Badcock Corp
Mulberry, FL
Secretary
Randilynn Talsma
Blended Furniture Market
Norton Shores, MI
Director
Eric Easter
Kittle’s Furniture
Indianapolis, IN
Director
Lenny Kharitonov
Emma Mason
New York, NY
Director
David Koehler
Johnny Janosik
Laurel, DE
Director
Edward Massood
Massood Logistics
Edison, NJ
Director
Jacob Shevin
Standard Furniture
Birmingham, AL
Treasurer
Jared Simon
Simon Furniture
Franklin, MA
Director
Mariam Farach
El Dorado Furniture
Miami Gardens, FL
Director
Nora Gomez
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Omaha, NE
Director
Joel Haimsohn
Lawrance Contemporary Furniture
San Diego, CA
Director
David Harkness
Harkness Furniture
Tacoma, WA
Director
Mike Shuel
Meredith Furniture
Yakima, WA
Director
Lael Thompson
Home Collections Furniture
Aurora, CO