Jose Refugio de la Cruz

Jose Refugio De La Cruz has extensive experience in the furniture and design industry, currently serving as Vice President of Merchandising, Design, and Brand Development for FWW at Foremost Groups, Inc. since March 2014. Additionally, since November 2017, Jose has been the Founder and CEO of a private retail furniture brand specializing in modern solid wood furniture. Previous roles include Director of Global Business Development and Director of Merchandising, Product Development and Design at Dorel Industries, as well as Co-Founder and COO at Febo International (HK). Jose's career also highlights significant positions at L Powell Company, The Bombay Company, and Bush Furniture Industries, among others. Educationally, Jose holds a BFA in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois Chicago and certifications in Mechanical and Machine Drafting.