Furnishings World Information Desk on
7/8/2025
Pictured L to R: Harrison “H” Kelly, Elicia Oliver, Dana Howard and Wesley Sims.
Riverside Furnishings has introduced a collection of government management appointments as a part of its long-term succession technique. The adjustments replicate the corporate’s deal with operational alignment, expertise improvement, and continued funding in infrastructure and buyer partnerships.
“This reorganization displays our perception in good progress, cross-functional alignment, and our deep dedication to each our prospects and our folks,” mentioned Fred Henjes, CEO. “We’re proud to announce a staff that’s not solely skilled and visionary—but in addition deeply rooted in Riverside’s values.”
The announcement follows a number of years of progress for Riverside, together with the event of a brand new showroom and expanded workspaces, the addition of a brand new distribution middle, and a strategic deal with product innovation and class enlargement.
Govt Management Appointments
Harrison “H” Kelly, President
H Kelly brings over 30 years of expertise in product improvement, gross sales, and operations, together with management roles at Pulaski Furnishings and Klaussner Furnishings. As President, Kelly will oversee product, gross sales, and operations, with a deal with aligning groups and enhancing buyer engagement.
“With three many years in product, gross sales, and operations, I’m excited to assist lead Riverside into its subsequent part. Our future is about readability—connecting our groups extra carefully, listening to our prospects, and bringing considerate, related product to market. I am proud to be part of what’s subsequent for Riverside.” – H Kelly
Elicia Oliver, Chief Working Officer
Oliver joins with expertise in eCommerce, finance, and analytics, together with prior roles at HMI, Klaussner, and as a enterprise marketing consultant. She is going to lead efforts to strengthen interdepartmental collaboration, implement new applied sciences, and improve customer support supply.
“I’ve seen firsthand how related each a part of a enterprise actually is. My aim is to create an surroundings the place departments work collectively seamlessly, the place staff are empowered to develop, and the place our dedication to the shopper stays on the middle of the whole lot we do.” – Elicia Oliver
Dana Howard, Chief Strategic Officer
With a background in world wholesale and model licensing at Li & Fung and Centric Manufacturers, Howard will lead Riverside’s long-term progress initiatives, together with organizational improvement and strategic partnerships.
“I’ve at all times believed technique ought to be a staff sport. This new chapter provides us the prospect to align each a part of our enterprise towards one clear imaginative and prescient—and I’m excited to assist form that future alongside this nice staff.” – Dana Howard
Wesley Sims, Senior Vice President of Gross sales
Sims, who joined Riverside in 2022, brings greater than 25 years of trade expertise. He beforehand labored as an impartial gross sales consultant and as VP of Gross sales at SLF. He’ll proceed to steer gross sales technique and buyer engagement.
“What excites me most in regards to the future is the momentum we’ve constructed at Riverside—there’s an actual vitality round our product improvement, our retail partnerships, and our dedication to service. I do know firsthand the challenges our reps and prospects face, and I’m dedicated to serving to them succeed at each stage.” – Wes Sims
Continued Management Assist
Fred Henjes will stay CEO, providing strategic oversight through the management transition. Henjes, who started his profession as a gross sales consultant, has performed a key function in Riverside’s progress since buying the corporate and is credited with fostering a people-first tradition.
Extra leaders embody:
- Beth Brown, Chief Monetary Officer, and Glenn Felterman, Senior Vice President of Compliance, who every deliver over 30 years of service at Riverside.
- Ron Hales, Vice President of Provide Chain, overseeing logistics and stock technique from Excessive Level, NC.
- David Broadway, Vice President of Distribution, managing operations on the Gibsonville, NC distribution middle.
These appointments replicate Riverside’s strategic shift towards a extra agile and built-in management construction, constructed to assist sustained progress and a responsive, customer-focused group.
About Riverside Furnishings
Based in 1946, Riverside Furnishings is a number one producer and distributor of case items for retailers throughout North America. With a dedication to high quality, customer support, and considerate design, Riverside delivers furnishings collections that meet the wants of at present’s houses—and tomorrows.
