The HON Company Announces Key Organizational Changes
New Executive Roles Place Strategic Focus on Core Responsibilities
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Betsy Hoye, Advertising and Public Relations Manager, 563.272.5690, HoyeB@honcompany.com
Jennifer Allanson or Kristi Stolarski, Robert Falls & Co. Public Relations, 216-696-0229, jallanson@robertfalls.com or kstolarski@robertfalls.com
Muscatine, IA – November 16, 2007 – As the landscape of the office furniture industry continues to grow and evolve, it is vital to have key leaders to strategically position The HON Company now and in the future. To provide a more specialized view in the areas of sales and marketing, Eric Jungbluth, president of The HON Company, has announced two key organizational changes: Don Mead has accepted the position of vice president, marketing; and Jeff Lorenger has accepted the position of vice president of sales.
“As we continue to position The HON Company for aggressive, profitable growth and the achievement of our strategic priorities, we are looking for ways to streamline our structure and processes,” said Jungbluth. “We are pleased to announce Don and Jeff’s new roles, which will help us enhance our focus, visibility and performance to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations.”
In his new role, Mead will be responsible for building and leading a strong team dedicated to enhancing capabilities and building The HON Company brand through market research, brand communications, public relations, events, showrooms and channel marketing. Prior to this position, Mead served as vice president of product marketing and development where he led the company’s product development and marketing initiatives. He joined HNI Corporation in 2000 and has held numerous positions with increasing responsibility during his tenure with the company.
As vice president of sales, Lorenger will continue to build and lead a strong sales team to improve HON’s strategic selling capabilities, drive top-line sales growth and increase market share. He will also have overall management and leadership responsibility for all operations of customer support. Lorenger joined HNI Corporation in 1998. Previously, Lorenger served as vice president, general counsel and secretary of HNI Corporation. Prior to this position, he held various roles with HNI and its operating companies, including: vice president, seating business, Allsteel Inc.; vice president, marketing, Allsteel Inc.; vice president, member and community relations, Allsteel Inc.; and senior counsel, HNI Corporation.
About The HON Company
The HON Company is a leader in the design and manufacturing of workplace furniture including chairs, storage, panel systems, tables and desks. Headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa, The HON Company has numerous manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the United States, and markets its products through a nationwide network of dealers and retailers. The HON Company is an operating company of HNI Corporation (formerly HON INDUSTRIES). For more information, visit www.HON.com or www.HONthinksgreen.com.
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