Pico Rivera, Calif. — AICO has appointed Tammy Hein as director of design and development for soft goods, reporting to Michael Amini, CEO, and David Koehler, president.

In her new role, Hein will lead the design and development of top-of-bed, pillows and upholstery collections, working with Amini as lead designer. She will also assist him to create new case goods.

Hein brings more than two decades of leadership in the furniture and design industry, with expertise spanning product design, merchandising, sales and operations. Founder of her own interior design firm Hein Design, she has most recently served as executive vice president of sales and merchandising at EJ Lauren.

“Tammy brings a rare blend of creativity and technical knowledge,” Amini said. “Her eye for textiles and her instinct for what customers love will help us craft soft-goods collections that feel luxurious, live beautifully and complement our case goods with purpose.”

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