Anne Jacobsen Promoted to Chief Administration Officer at Hooker

Furniture World News Desk on 6/16/2018

Hooker Furniture recently announced that Anne Jacobsen has been promoted to the new position of Chief Administration Officer at the company, overseeing administrative functions across the 10 operating units of the corporation.

Hooker Furniture’s portfolio of companies includes Hooker Brands, Home Meridian International (HMI), Bradington-Young, Sam Moore, Shenandoah Furniture and H Contract.

Jacobsen, who joined Hooker Furniture 10 years ago as Director of Human Resources, “will be responsible for Human Resources, Information Technology and most administrative functions across the enterprise,” said Paul B. Toms Jr., chairman and chief executive officer. Additionally, she will oversee Customer Care for Hooker Brands and offer support to Sales and Merchandising.

Jacobsen most recently served as Senior Vice President of Administration since 2014. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Human Resources and Administration and Vice President-Human Resources. “During her time at the company, Anne has done a very good job as she has taken on increasing responsibility,” Toms said. “She implemented a performance management system and has helped us be more professional in the way we manage our talent. She has helped us stay ahead of the curve with benefits and healthcare plans, along with incentivizing employees towards healthy lifestyles and behaviors. Along the way, she’s made this a fun and welcoming workplace and differentiated Hooker from other employers in the area. We are fortunate to have her as one of our senior executives.” he said.

Jacobsen reports to Toms.

More about Hooker Furniture: Incorporated in 1924, Hooker Furniture is one of the most respected furniture brands in the world. The company's 2016 acquisition of Home Meridian International (HMI) ranks Hooker as one of the top five sources for the U.S. furniture market. An importer of residential wood and metal furniture and a manufacturer and importer of upholstered furniture, Hooker Furniture is based in Martinsville, Va. Major wood furniture categories include bedroom, dining, accent, home entertainment and home office furniture in the upper-medium price points sold under the Hooker Furniture brand. Hooker's residential upholstered seating companies include Hickory, N.C.-based Bradington-Young, a specialist in upscale motion and stationary leather furniture, Bedford, Va.-based Sam Moore Furniture, specializing in fashion upholstery with an emphasis on cover-to-frame customization, and Martinsville, Va.-based Shenandoah Furniture, an upscale upholstery company specializing in private-label sectionals, modular, sofas, chairs and beds in the upper-medium price points. The Hooker Upholstery brand offers imported leather upholstery in the upper medium price range. The Home Meridian division addresses more moderate price points and channels of distribution. HMI brands include Pulaski Furniture, Samuel Lawrence Furniture, Prime Resources, Accentrics Home, Sourcing Solutions Group, Right 2 Home and Samuel Lawrence Hospitality.