Former VP of the American Home Furnishings Alliance

The expert is a former VP of International Operations at a leading U.S. upholstery manufacturer and former Policy Director at a national home-furnishings trade association, bringing 25 years in furniture engineering, manufacturing, and policy. Starting as an industrial engineer, the expert moved from product engineering in kitchen cabinetry to overseeing global operations for a major upholstery brand, then transitioned to industry advocacy representing U.S. furniture makers on safety, environmental, and import regulations.