Kepley moves to Woolrich

Staff -- Home Accents Today, 4/1/2005

Woolrich has added Sharon Kepley to its staff as manager of home furnishings, a new position. Kepley will oversee and manage all product development, marketing programs, merchandising, and day-to-day business management for the Home Furnishings Division. She will be based in North Carolina and report to Dennis Marxen, vice president of licensing for Woolrich.

In making the announcement, Marxen said, "Since we began licensing products for the home several years ago, Woolrich brand exposure has increased dramatically. With Sharon coordinating and facilitating our efforts, we will ensure Woolrich is a predominate name in home products categories for many years to come."

Woolrich Home Furnishings has 11 Brand Partners ranging from furniture to textiles. Marxen and Kepley will work together to expand the license.

Previously, Kepley was design director for Bob Timberlake Inc. for eight years. Earlier in her career, she was with Lexington Furniture Industries as director of product presentation.