Liberty Furniture’s Founding Family to Be Honored by International Home Furnishings Industry and City of Hope

Furniture World News Desk on 3/9/2023

Jason Brian and his family are being honored by the International Home Furnishings Industry (IHFI) group and its philanthropic partner City of Hope. The Brian family are proud owners of Liberty Furniture Industries and LFI Logistics.  

The Brian family is one of four furniture industry leaders who will be honored in this year’s signature event, the Spirit of Life^® Award Dinner, which will take place April 23 during the High Point Market.

The Spirit of Life Celebration recognizes industry leaders each year for their outstanding professional and philanthropic contributions. This prestigious award is presented to individuals who exemplify the ideals and values that have guided City of Hope for more than a century, and whose professional and humanitarian accomplishments are worthy of celebration. Recipients of the Spirit of Life Award include a broad range of leaders from the world of business, entertainment, science, and philanthropy. There are seven industry veterans set to be honored by City of Hope at The Spirit of Life Celebration at High Point Market in April.

The Brian family has promoted tremendous growth and ingenuity in the furniture manufacturing industry.  In conjunction with their hardworking team, the Brian Family has grown Liberty Furniture into an industry leader.  Under the leadership of Jason Brian, chief executive officer, the company remains vigilant in offering ever-evolving and quality furniture products. In 2020 LFI Logistics was formed to facilitate the accelerated growth Liberty Furniture experienced. 

One of the proudest moments for Jason and his family was the creation of a $1 million charitable fund in the name of Liberty Furniture in 2018.  This fund continues to provide for various needs in the local community. Additionally, Liberty Furniture has matched every employee’s charitable contribution up to $5000 per year since its inception. Service and hard work are long-standing family values which Jason considers the backbone of Liberty Furniture.

Liberty Furniture was founded in 1992 by Jason’s father, Ricky Brian.  Ricky’s entrepreneurial spirit and tireless work ethic inspired Jason to earn a degree in international business from University of Georgia. His path to leading the family business was neither direct nor planned. After college, he completed an 18-month trainee program in Nuremberg, Germany with Siemens Graduate Program.

After returning to the United States and marrying his wife, Heather, Jason entered the family business as supply chain manager. He then served as vice president of supply chain for five years before his promotion to executive vice president.  Six years later, Jason accepted the role of president, and in 2018, he became CEO after his father retired. 

To join the Brian family in support of City of Hope and the Spirit of Life Award Dinner, visit CityofHope.org/IHFI-Gala. For more information, contact Loren Boyko at 626-222-9764, or send an email to furniture@coh.org.

About Liberty Furniture
Liberty Furniture Industries, Inc. designs and manufactures bedroom, dining, entertainment, occasional, outdoor, leather motion and home office furniture. The company offers its products through a network of authorized dealers in the United States and Canada. Liberty Furniture Industries, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. It has warehouse locations in Atlanta, Georgia, and Monee, Illinois with showroom locations in High Point, North Carolina and Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit www.mylibertyfurniture.com.

In 2021, Liberty Furniture founded LFI Logistics LLC due to the growing demands of domestic freight. Specializing in LTL delivery, TL quotes and drayage, LFI Logistics strives to provide best-in-class service through the ingenuity of its people, technology, and logistics. Located in Atlanta, LFI Logistics services Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and parts of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Kentucky.

About City of Hope
City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. As an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients, spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. Research and technology developed at City of Hope has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. A leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy, such as CAR T cell therapy, City of Hope’s personalized treatment protocols help advance cancer care throughout the world.

With a goal of expanding access to the latest discoveries and leading-edge care to more patients, families and communities, City of Hope’s growing national system includes its main Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California and Cancer Treatment Centers of America. City of Hope’s affiliated family of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.