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Rep Ambassadors

Meet your IHFRA / High Point Market
Rep Ambassadors

Understanding that retailers’ greatest opportunities to advance their businesses occur at the High Point Market, IHFRA / High Point Market Rep Ambassadors are volunteers who meet with retailers one-on-one to discuss how attending Market can help them meet the challenges of today’s economic and consumer environments.

Chris DeLisa

Vice President of Sales,
Cory 1st Choice Home Deliveries

A retail veteran whose understanding of his customers’ challenges comes from hands-on experience, Chris left a successful, multi-million dollar family business at the age of 31 to become a manufacturer’s rep and expand his knowledge of the furniture industry. A short 6 years later, he is now responsible for leading the sales efforts of one America’s original white glove in home delivery companies. In addition to his work at Cory 1st Choice and as a High Point Market Ambassador, he also serves as vice president of the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association.

Contact:

Chris Delisa » chrisdelisa@me.com | 201.317.3333

Matty Elowitz

Independent Manufacturers Representative

More than 25 years of serving retailers in a territory that spans Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas has convinced Matty that the comprehensive selection, access to suppliers’ top management, networking opportunities and new ideas presented at the High Point Market are essential to building and growing successful home furnishings stores. Committed to maintaining the highest professionals standards, he received his Certified Home Furnishings Representative designation from IHFRA in 1998.

Contact:

Matty Elowitz » mattelowitz@aol.com | 214.850.1761

Terry Clemens

Representative, Flexsteel Industries

A 37-year veteran of Flexsteel, Terry works tirelessly to ensure that his customers needs are met. Through the success of his efforts, he has earned recognition as a company team leader and membership in the Flexsteel All Star Team, as well as an entry in Who’s Who in America. He has been a member of IHFRA for more than 35 years, achieving recognition as an IHFRA Dean in 2009. In addition, Terry has worked to promote professionalism in home furnishings sales as president of the Wisconsin Home Furnishings Reps Association; 1st vice-president, board member and past treasurer of Home Furnishings Representatives of Michigan (HFRM); and chairman of the Michigan All-Industry Seminar in 2009.

Contact:

Terry Clemens » terryflxs@aol.com | 248.202.0443

Edward Myers

Representative, Flexsteel Industries

Serving retailers in Eastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey, Myers is also current chairman of the Tri-State Home Furnishings Association. In addition, he is an active member of the IHFRA who served as the association’s first vice president prior to taking on the responsibilities of president in fall 2009.

Contact:

Edward Myers » emyers4093@gmail.com | 610.662.4158

Richard Gillispie

CHR, Representative, Hooker Furniture

A member of the Virginia/Carolinas Home Furnishings Representatives Association, Gillispie also serves as chairman of the board for IHFRA and as a board member for the National Home Furnishings Association. Acting as a liaison between the IHFRA and the High Point Market Authority board, he seeks to ensure that our industry’s premier event continually improves to better meet the needs of retailers throughout the world.

Contact:

Richard Gillispie » rgillispie@triad.rr.com | 336.888.8621

Matthew Ryan Keepers

CHR, Representative, Hooker Furniture

Working with Bradington Young, Sam Moore and Opus Designs to serve retailers in Texas, Matthew enjoys an well-earned reputation for professional excellence and promotes high standards among his industry peers as an active at-large member of IHFRA.

Contact:

Matthew Ryan Keepers »
mattkeepers@texasrepforce.com | 713.203.2530

Thomas M. Schuckert

CHR, Representative, Palliser Furniture

In addition to his work with Palliser, Thomas gives generously of his time to build our industry’s success as a High Point Market Ambassador, member of the IHFRA nominating committee, and board member for the association’s Cleveland chapter. He has also served as former president of IHFRA.

Contact:

Thomas M. Schuckert » northcoasthfr@cox.net | 216.780.7220

George Foree

CHR

Representing Fairfield and Durham in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa, George also serves as a strong advocate for the home furnishings industry as an active at-large member of IHFRA.

Contact:

George Foree » g4e53@hotmail.com | 913.706.1054

Mark Scharff

CHR

A multi-line representative, Mark is a past president of the New Jersey Home Furnishings Association and has represented his chapter on the IHFRA board numerous times. In addition to assisting retailers as a High Point Market Ambassador, he is also currently engaged as an officer of the IHFRA.

Contact:

Mark Scharff » mascharff@juno.com | 732.433.1636

Marty Sobel

CHR, Independent Representative

Covering a territory that encompasses Illinois, Wisconsin, Northern Indiana and Eastern Iowa for Liberty Furniture and Masterfield Furniture, Marty has built a reputation for exemplary service that has twice been recognized with the Charles B. Costar Dean of IHFRA award. He is also an active member of The Midwest Club, where he has served as president and board chair.

Contact:

Marty Sobel » daddysobes@gmail.com | 847.528.5666

Carey Laufer

CHR

Representing Legacy Classic and Team Florida Furniture Sales, Carey has advanced the interests of the home furnishings industry as past president of the Florida Home Furnishings Reps Association. Currently serving on the executive board of FHFRA, he continues to promote professionalism and excellence in building mutually beneficial relationships between retailers and manufacturers.

Contact:

Carey Laufer » carey@teamfl.com | 954.683.6652

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