NEWSMAKERS
HFPA NAMES RAND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Home Fashion Products Association (HFPA), New York, NY, announces the appointment
of Elisabeth (Lisa) Rand to Executive Director. Effective immediately, Rand replaces
the immediate past executive director, Carolynn Jennings.
Rand is an employee of the Kellen Co., a leading professional services firm that
manages professional and trade associations and other home fashion related organizations
including the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) and the International
Interior Design Association’s New York Chapter (IIDA-NY).
In her newly appointed role, Rand will provide leadership and staff support to
HFPA’s board of directors and member companies. She also will work closely
with HFPA’s committees to strengthen organizational operations and activities.
Rand will continue to remain active in the association management industry as
a member of the New York Society of Association Executive's Membership Committee.
HFPA is a not-for-profit organization of home fashion manufacturers and suppliers
committed to the advancement of the home fashion products industry.
HELSER BROTHERS ADDS TWO METAL SPECIALIST
Helser Brothers Inc., Chandler, AZ, had added two new positions to its drapery
hardware manufacturing facility.
Dan Troutman is the new Director of Product Development. Troutman is a master
metalsmith and will manage pre-production prototypes of new products. He has
an extensive background in product development, project engineering and education.
Ted Woods has joined the company as resident Blacksmith/Metal Artist. Woods has
been a noted Arizona metal artist for more than 30 years. He will manage a classic
metal forge on-site and will add his talents to the Helser Brothers’ design
team.
“We are preparing to launch a revolutionary new concept in window treatment
hardware in 2006. Adding specialized metalsmiths will increase our ability to
design on-site and fabricate new products the way it used to be done . . . at
the anvil,” said Jason Helser, president.
PANAGROSSO JOINS PORTER PRESTON CUSTOMER SERVICE
Porter Preston, Waterbury CT, has announced the addition of Mandy Panagrosso
to its customer service department.
While new to the industry, Panagrosso has more than 10 years of customer service
experience. To ensure Porter Preston maintains its high standards for meeting
customer needs, she will be responsible for providing prompt, high-quality customer
service. In addition, Panagrosso will oversee all of the company’s sampling
requirements and maintain its drapery hardware inventory.
Porter Preston is a full-line Levolor Kirsch fabricator and distributor.
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