by HIGH POINT — Lifestyle Enterprise has hired industry veteran Grey Hunsucker as president of the company’s upholstery division, Simply Cool Living.
He replaces Shawn Cantrell, who recently left the company to lead a division overseeing a new Scott Brothers licensing initiative at Rooms To Go.
Hunsucker most recently was president of the upholstered furniture resource for Vogue and previously was vice president, sales at Hackney Home Furnishings. Before that was he vice president, sales, national accounts and new business development at Berkline/BenchCraft for nearly 16 years.
He also previously was vice president, sales and marketing at Simmons Upholstery and before that was director, merchandising at Stratford Furniture and before that was regional sales manager and sales representative at BenchCraft.
In his new position, his responsibilities include overseeing strategic growth, product development and leading the upholstery management team.
“Grey Hunsucker is a leader and Lifestyle is excited that he is on board,” said James Riddle, chairman.
