Groovystuff Welcomes Executive-Level Director of Sales
Groovystuff announced today that Keath Briley has joined the firm to further develop their growing portfolio of regional and national accounts. Briley will be responsible for sales team leadership, trade show management, and driving revenue for the company.
Mr. Briley comes with a wealth of experience and a sales career spanning 20+ years. As a previous retail store owner that focused on imports and the support of local artists, combined with his previous roll as Assistant Set Designer for HGTV’s “Sensible Chic,” his background makes him the ideal appointment and a sign of Groovystuff’s commitment to the future growth of the home furnishings industry.
When asked about his new position at Groovystuff, Keath said, “I am fortunate to be working with such a respected company that prides itself on top quality customer service. My background is perfectly suited for the Groovystuff client base and overall company atmosphere. This newly created position within the company will allow me to bring a foundation of knowledge and a new vision of growth for Groovystuff and the clients we serve.”
Groovystuff company founder and Director of Business Development, Chris Bruning said, “Keath’s wealth of experience and industry knowledge has already made him a key addition to the Groovystuff family. Our new product innovations and the increasing demand from our customers led us to look for an addition to our team. It was essential for us to find an individual that fits in with the Groovystuff ethos of innovation, culture, and exceptional service, and it is fortunate we were able to find someone of Keath’s caliber to step into this newly created position. I’m confident that Keath will play a key role in providing and implementing high quality solutions for our clients.”
About the company: Founded in 1998 by Chris Bruning, Groovystuff utilizes reclaimed materials in the design, production, and distribution of rustic, contemporary, and eco-friendly commercial and residential furniture, lighting, and home decor at upper-medium to high-end price points. Designed for today’s lifestyles and inspired by yesterday’s antiquities, Groovystuff now offers eight unique residential and commercial collections: Prairie, Iron Horse, Adirondack, Back to the Roots, Kodiak, Rocky Mountain, Antares Lighting and the recently launched Moonshine reclaimed steel drum collection. Each group features pieces designed with the foundation of style, value, longevity, and preservation of natural resources. Based in Dallas, Groovystuff has permanent showrooms in High Point, NC (The Suites at Market Square, G-1025), Las Vegas (World Market Center, B-146), and once a year at the International Casual Furniture Market in Chicago, IL (The Merchandise Mart, No. 8-9036A).
Groovystuff’s not-for-profit 2013 ICON Award Winning “University Hall of Innovation & Job Creation” and “Groovystuff by Design: Connecting Education with Industry Challenge” represents a breakthrough approach to the nurturing of home furnishings design talent in partnership with leading U.S. colleges and universities.
To read more about Groovystuff, please visit http://www.groovystuff.com or www.facebook.com/groovystuff.
