Paul Peters

Paul Peters has a solid work experience in the furniture industry. Paul is currently serving as the Director of Product Development at L & JG Stickley since July 2022. Prior to this, they were the Director of Upholstery Merchandising at the same company from November 2021 to July 2022.

Before joining L & JG Stickley, Paul worked at Ferrell Mittman as the Chief Operating Officer from 2017 to 2021. Paul was responsible for overseeing the operations of the company during this time.

From 2013 to 2016, Paul held the role of SVP Merchandising at Heritage Home Group. Paul led the merchandising team and was responsible for product portfolio management at various brands under the company, including Broyhill, Drexel-Heritage, Henredon, Hickory Chair, Lane, Lane Venture, Maitland-Smith, Pearson, and Thomasville.

Prior to Heritage Home Group, Paul worked at Furniture Brands International where they served as the SVP of Merchandising from 2012 to 2013. Paul was responsible for upholstery merchandising and played a key role in new product development, SKU productivity, gross margin, and product portfolio management. Before this role, they held the position of VP of Merchandising at the same company from 2008 to 2012, focusing on upholstery merchandising at Broyhill.

Earlier in their career, Paul served as the VP of Marketing at Hickory Hill Furniture Corporation from 2006 to 2008 and as the President of Upholstery at Cochrane Furniture Company from 2004 to 2006. Paul began their career at Clayton Marcus as the VP of Sales & Marketing from 2001 to 2004.

Overall, Paul Peters has extensive experience in the furniture industry, particularly in roles related to product development, merchandising, and operations.

Paul Peters attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1979 to 1981, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree. The field of study for their degree is unspecified.