New York – The Home Fashion Products Association (HFPA) announced 4 new members to its board of directors as well as new terms for several others.

New members of the board include:

• Sam Cooper, owner and SVP of business development, Klear Vu
• Jody Folino, chief marketing officer, Blue Ridge Home Fashions
• Melissa Murphy, SVP and chief merchandising officer, Revman
• Brandon Palmer, president of United Feather & Down. Palmer also serves as Chairman of HFPA’s American Down & Feather Council.)

HFPA’s elected officers include:

• Charles Gaenslen, CEO of Loftex Home and HFPA president
• Lexi Schladenhauffen, chief merchandising officer, 1888 Mills and HFPA VP
• Brian Delpt, president (Americas), Himatsingka Group and HFPA VP
• Prem Katya, CFO, Royale Linens and HFPA treasurer

HFPA members have re-elected 5 current directors to begin another two-year term as of Jan. 1. They include:

• Scott Goldstein, CEO of S. Lichtenberg & Co
• Jeff Kaufman, COO and president, Avanti Linens
• Julie McKenzie, CEO – North America, Trident India
• Leslie Meier, chief commercial officer, WestPoint Home
• Tom Merriman, VP of sales, Mohawk Home

The following directors continue their service on the HFPA board, entering the 2^nd year of their term:

• Spencer Foley, president and CEO, CHF Industries
• Andy Petricoff, SVP, Indo Count
• Michelle La Rovere, president, Natco Home Products
• Gary Ragusa, CFO, Lush Décor
• Blake Ruttenberg, EVP, American Textile Company

“We are thrilled to welcome our news and returning board members,” said Courtney Trulove, HFPA executive director. “Their collective expertise and dedication will be instrumental in guiding our association as we continue to support and innovate within the home textiles industry.”

See also:

• HFPA gets cracking on Spring Market Week showroom map
• Looking ahead? Here are HFPA’s market week dates through 2026

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