BIRMINGHAM, AL - Summer Classics (SC) has hired Schon Duke as its new vice president of Sales for the wholesale division. SC is in the final stages of many infrastructure improvements which include hiring more seasoned senior level management as they position themselves for growth in the improving economy.

Schon began work this week at the opening and relocation of the new corporate headquarters in Pelham, Alabama. Schon comes to SC with 25 years of experience in the high-end furniture industry at Maitland Smith and Theodore Alexander. Both companies have an incredible history in the business, and his combined experience brings a wealth of knowledge to Summer Classics.

“We are excited to have a young and vibrant mind like Schon join our team. We have high expectations for him in the coming years.” said Bew White, president of Summer Classics Companies

Schon currently lives in Winston Salem and is planning on moving to Birmingham with his family this summer. “I look forward to working with this passionate team,” said Duke. “They have an unrelenting approach to design and attention to detail and operational excellence. It’s an honor to be part of this fast growing organization.”

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