Steve Crawford Named Vice President of Sales for Murray Feiss Lighting
Bronx, NY – January 8, 2009- Murray Feiss Lighting, a Generation Brands Company, (www.feiss.com) the leading resource for interior and exterior decorative lighting and accessories for home and hospitality, has appointed Steve Crawford to the position of Vice President of Sales.
As a member of the company’s senior management team, Crawford’s new role will be focused on creating and implementing the sales initiatives for the Murray Feiss Lighting brands, including the management of the company’s Lighting and Home Décor Divisions. His sales and marketing experience with both the lighting and home décor industries will not only serve to broaden Murray Feiss Lighting’s expanding market position, but will also enhance the company’s dealer relations.
“Steve has always emphasized the importance of the relationships that Murray Feiss has with its dealers which fits perfectly with the Feiss philosophy of how to conduct business” says Greg Vandia, President of Murray Feiss Lighting, who Crawford will report to directly. “Steve’s diverse home furnishings background and can do approach make his appointment a natural one”.
A six year veteran with Feiss, Crawford continues his over 26 years of Sales, Marketing and leadership expertise in his new position. Most recently, he has served as Director of Sales – Lighting Division for Murray Feiss Lighting. Steve joined Murray Feiss in 2003. He held prior sales executive positions with Adesso, Mario and Passport Furniture, and Crystal Clear Lighting.
“I’m very excited for the opportunity to lead the Murray Feiss Lighting and Home Décor Teams” said Steve. “I look forward to blending my insights and experiences into this company’s formula for success. Murray Feiss Lighting has challenged itself and me to not only maintain the levels of success that we’ve achieved but to grow and improve in all aspects of our business. That’s a challenge we will win by helping our dealers, our family of friends, to meet and overcome their challenges”
About Murray Feiss Lighting
Murray Feiss Lighting, headquartered in Bronx, NY, is a premiere designer and importer of indoor and outdoor residential lighting products. The 53-year old company markets over 4,000 products including grand chandeliers, casual fixtures, outdoor lighting, table lamp and floor lamp, torchiere lamp, wall brackets, pendant light, flush mount and semi-flush mounts ceiling lights, mirrors, vanity bathroom lights with coordinated bath hardware, and decorative accessories. These products are marketed under the Murray Feiss Lighting, Martha Stewart Lighting, and Bob Mackie brands marketed to an exclusive network of lighting showrooms, furniture retailers, and specialty home decorating retailers throughout North America.