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News Makers WCMA NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA), New York, NY, has appointed Carolynn Jennings as its new executive director. Jennings has served as deputy director for the association since January 2002. Jennings has more than 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector working for associations as diverse as the American Institute of Graphic Arts, Dance/USA and the New York City Association of Life Underwriters. Throughout her career, she has held positions that include general manager, CEO and CFO. She has developed expertise in operational effectiveness, finance, marketing and event planning. “We have a lot of growing to do, and I look forward to helping the association reach its full potential,” Jennings says. Jennings replaces outgoing executive director Peter Rush, who will continue as the executive director of the Window Covering Safety Council. WCMA is the trade association for North American manufacturers of window covering products and their suppliers. It is an accredited ANSI standards writing organization and currently authors the National Standard for Safety of Corded Window Covering Products. In addition, WCMA sponsors the Product Innovation Awards, which recognize industry innovation with regard to safety, style, technical advancement and overall design (see D&WC, May 2002, page 24). GULF COAST WINDOW COVERING EXPANDS SALES TEAM Gulf Coast Window Covering, Houston, TX, announces the addition of three new sales representatives to its team. Brian Crandall, based out of Tulsa, OK, joins the company with more than seven years of window coverings experience in retail sales and management. Crandall will be responsible for accounts located in northern and eastern Oklahoma as well as northwest Arkansas. Patricia Creekmore, based out of Houston, TX, comes to Gulf Coast with more than 10 years experience in the window coverings industry. Creekmore has held the position of sales representative for two other blind fabricators before joining with Gulf Coast. She will be responsible for accounts located in the western and southwestern parts of Houston. Pat McDougle, also based out of Houston, joins the company in the position of shutter sales coordinator. McDougle comes to Gulf Coast with more than 14 years of experience in retail sales and training and education in the home furnishings industry. In his new position he will be responsible for the sales and promotion of Hunter Douglas Palm Beach Shutters in the Texas market. SUNSHINE DRAPERY APPOINTS NEW DIVISION HEAD Harvey Carafiol, longtime St. Louis, MO, furniture executive has joined Sunshine Drapery & Interior Fashions, St. Louis, as head of its new custom furniture division, according to Les Finkelstein, president. MILLER JOINS WINDOW FASHIONS, INC. Window Fashions, Inc., Cheswick, PA, welcomes Jen Miller to its contract department. Miller brings 13 years of retail management and customer service experience to her new post. PEREZ MOVES TO PROGRESSIVE FOREST INDUSTRIES Bob Perez has joined the team at Progressive Forest Industries, Corona, CA. He brings 23 years of experience in sales, marketing and woodworking to the company, a customer service driven wood shutter component manufacturer and distributor. |
