IHFRA Announces Rising Star Rep Award Winners for April 16 Furniture Industry Awards Gala
Furniture World News Desk on
2/23/2018
The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association recently announced that it will be honoring some of the industry's exceptional sales representatives at their April 16th Furniture Industry Awards Gala. Nominations were received from various sectors of the furniture industry including retailers, manufacturers, and sales representatives.
IHFRA's Rising Star Award is presented to a sales representative who has been on the road for less than five years but displays qualities that make them stand out to both manufacturers and retailers.
Jake Anderson is a Co-Owner and Vice President of Midwest Furniture Marketing Associates. He began working with his father as a manufacturer's representative for Fashion Bed Group several years ago. Jake currently represents AICO and Coast-to-Coast Imports among others. Jake is an active member of IHFRA and resides in Kansas City.
Tanner Womack has been a Senior Marketing Specialist for Ashley Furniture for three years, servicing Orange County, Imperial Valley, and San Diego, CA, as well as Yuma, AZ territories. Tanner grew up around furniture helping his grandfather, father, and uncle in the family furniture store. Tanner is a member of IHFRA currently resides in Riverside CA.
Scott Stachowski began his furniture career in retail at Talsma Furniture in Grand Rapids MI. Scott became a Manufacturer's representative in 2015. He currently represents Coaster Furniture, Castelle Luxury, Barcalounger, and Amer Rugs. Scott is an IHFRA Ambassador and a member of the Michigan HFRM Chapter, and residies in Grand Rapids.
Kane Mehaffey was fortunate to start his career in retail as the co-owner of Good Morning Mattress Center with his father, Steve Mehaffey. After selling the retail business, he began working as a sales representative with Ekornes where he found his passion as a sales rep. Kane has enjoyed being able to shadow and learn from a handful of the best reps in the business. Kane is a member of IHFRA and lives in Houston, TX.
For more information on the April 16, 2018 Furniture Industry Awards Gala, contact the IHFRA Office at 336-889-3920 or email info@ihfra.org or Text FIAG to 80258 for event updates and Reservation Form.