Joseph Gortner

Joseph Gortner is an experienced retail professional with a diverse background in store operations, design, and merchandise management. Currently serving as the Store Operations Manager at Baers Furniture since October 2017, Gortner has previously held positions such as Designer at Bassett Furniture and Sales Manager at Haverty Furniture. Additionally, Gortner has significant experience as a Retail Director at both Bric's Milano and KRIZIA SpA, where responsibilities included managing flagship stores and overseeing staff development. Gortner's career also includes a tenure as Director of Merchandise at The Connaught Group Ltd., where Gortner was responsible for sales planning and store assortments for a global network of stores. Gortner began the career as a Buyer for Young Mens Designer at Bullocks and later worked as an Associate Buyer at Bloomingdales. Gortner's education includes studies at Portland State University.