Hightower Aims for Continued Success with Company Promotions

August 16th, 2024 / Seattle, WA

Award-winning contract furniture manufacturer Hightower continues its recent progress by naming additional internal promotions that are bringing company leadership to the next level. There have been numerous team members elevated to VP roles and more than 17 positional changes across the entire organization.

“These changes illustrate the next chapter for Hightower and our continued evolution and growth,” noted Natalie Hartkopf, Hightower CEO/co-owner. “The team members moving into VP roles spend time both internally and externally leveraging their expertise in order to build Hightower’s reputation for excellent service, quality, and high-integrity business practices. Overall, these promotions and new positions highlight the positive impact and career depth of each of these wonderful individuals.”

Key appointments include Dr. Kibibi Springs as VP of Workplace Experience, previously Director of Talent & Workplace Experience; Shawn Sowers as VP of Design from Director of Design, a position in which Hightower won numerous industry accolades for product design; Whitney Joly as VP of Marketing after spending four years with the company in marketing leadership, and Ken Sessions, who is now VP of Operations, elevating from Director of Operations, a position he held for three years. Additionally, Adam Merkl has been promoted to Director of Sales from National Sales Manager, and Todd Sizer and Laura Spagnola are now Director of Finance and Director of Accounting, respectively.

“With proven results in their roles, our promoted staff members are pillars of the Hightower community,” said Jenna Geigerman, newly appointed president/COO. “I am very excited about what we will do as a company with these folks at the helm of their respective teams.”

Hightower is committed to creating lasting change and a positive impact within our communities. Beyond the great products and outstanding service that it will continue to provide, in these roles company leaders will guide Hightower in advancing its missions as a B Corp, a certified Women’s Business Enterprise, and a responsible manufacturer of transparent, sustainable furniture solutions that meet the needs of a diverse range of users.

All role changes became effective in July. For more information about Hightower’s team and company values, please visit hightower.design.

About Hightower

Now in its 21st year of business, the award-winning Hightower offers a curated house of brands as a family-founded furniture company. Hightower Studio, the largest brand, is primarily products designed and manufactured in High Point, N.C. Furniture from European partners +Halle, Ocee & Four Design, and Ondaretta are a mix of import, domestic assembly, and made in the U.S.A. Hightower is led by CEO/co-owner Natalie Hartkopf, honored with a HiP Furniture Leader award from the esteemed Interior Design magazine in 2024. Under her leadership, Hightower has become a certified Women Owned Business Enterprise and the Hightower Studio brand a certified B Corp.