Who’s in the news this week?

Welcome to our weekly roundup of employee comings and goings and other people-related news across the home furnishings industry. Here’s the latest:

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Judges for the 35^th annual ARTS Awards, which will take place in Dallas in January, have been named. These judges will choose winners based on submissions from the finalists, which may include examples of product development, marketing, merchandising, company differentiation, or professional information, consistent with their designated category. The judges will meet in Dallas for two days this fall to review the submissions. After the judges complete their process, a designated accounting firm will count and secure the scores until the winners are revealed at the ARTS Awards gala, which will take place during the Dallas Total Home & Gift market, Friday, Jan. 10, at the Hilton Anatole hotel.

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Anna McGaha has joined the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame as vice president of marketing. With nearly 20 years of experience in the home furnishings, technology and health industries, McGaha spent 13 years with Fine Furniture Design, serving as marketing director, product design and marketing coordinator, and account manager. She also was vice president of sales and marketing for Greenlight Products, a product development and marketing company.

“Anna is a skilled communicator and savvy strategic thinker with a deep knowledge of the home furnishings industry and a keen understanding of the Hall of Fame’s mission and objectives,” says Karen McNeill, CEO and chairman of the Hall of Fame board of directors.

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As reported in our sister publication Furniture Today, Three H Furniture, a manufacturer of commercial office furniture, has promoted Lee Fletcher to vice president of product design. Since joining the team as design director in January, Fletcher has helped to shape the company’s design vision and product innovation.

“Lee’s contributions since joining Three H have been nothing short of transformative,” said Chris Binnendyk, CEO. “His incredible talent and vision have redefined our product development, enabling us to set new industry standards. His promotion to vice president of product design reflects his leadership and the integral role he plays in shaping our future.”

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Theresa Quintong has joined Tuuci as the new contract sales representative for New York, according to Furniture Today, serving as the primary liaison for hospitality and commercial clients in the tri-state area, which includes New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Based in New York City, Quintong brings extensive experience in contract sales and outdoor furnishings, particularly in the hospitality and corporate sectors, the company said.