Ruehlmann appointed EVP of marketing at Mattress Firm
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, January 27, 2003
Houston — Former Sealy executive James Ruehlmann has joined major bedding retailer Mattress Firm as executive vice president of marketing and merchandising.
"We are pleased to have someone of Jim's caliber join our talented team as we aggressively expand our business," said Gary Fazio, president and chief executive officer.
Ruehlmann spent six years with Sealy and was vice president of marketing. He also has held marketing jobs with Procter & Gamble and, most recently, Evenflo, a large supplier of juvenile products.
Mattress Firm, based here, has more than 300 stores in 17 states.
