OFS Brands, Inc. announces the appointment of Paul Anderson as the company’s Director of Wellbeing. Anderson has earned the WELL Accredited Professional (WELL APTM) credential through the International WELL Building InstituteTM (IWBITM), placing him among a group of leading professionals who are dedicated to supporting human health and wellbeing in the built environment.
As the Director of Wellbeing for OFS Brands, Anderson will lead strategic initiatives in building awareness, educating and steering development of ergonomic products and programs that reinforce health and wellbeing. Anderson will guide the company’s contributions to the human-centered experience of spaces and buildings that positively impact how people work, learn, interact and ultimately feel throughout their day.
“At OFS Brands we believe that when you put people first, you can achieve so much more. Paul’s role is 100% focused on people. His energy and overall knowledge of ergonomics will serve as a resource to the industry so decisions and planning begin with a human-centered, wellbeing mindset,” says Ryan Menke, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Anderson was introduced into the furniture industry as the Regional Sales Director for Humanscale. From there, he transitioned to Highmark in 2006 and successfully helped the brand grow by directing its focus to a value proposition that incorporated a series of signature BodyBalance ergonomic intuitive seating solutions. OFS Brands acquired Highmark 18 months ago, enabling Anderson’s experience in transforming ergonomic products into relevant and progressive wellbeing programs to drive his true passion; creating a more comfortable work environment for all people, not just those who can afford it.
Anderson and his wife, Laura, live in San Diego with their three children.
About WELL Building Standard and WELL AP
The WELL Building Standard is the first building standard to focus exclusively on the health and wellness of the people in buildings. WELL is an evidence and performance-based system for measuring, certifying and monitoring features that impact human health and well-being in the built environment, through air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind.
The WELL AP credential is the new, leading credential signifying advanced knowledge of health and well-being in the built environment and specialization in the WELL Building StandardTM (WELL). WELL APs have successfully passed the WELL AP exam, an assessment based on the expertise of leading practitioners in the field of design, health and wellness in the built environment. Developed using GBCI’s rigorous test development best practices, the WELL AP exam is designed to test a candidate’s knowledge and proficiency in building wellness and the principles, practices and applications of the WELL Building Standard. The WELL AP Exam was launched last October and was complemented by a comprehensive educational program.
About OFS Brands
OFS Brands, Inc. provides furniture to a wide range of contract interior environments under the brands of OFS, FirstOffice, Carolina, Loewenstein and Highmark. OFS and FirstOffice offer furniture and accessories for the workplace, from technology-savvy mixed-use collections to casegoods to modern lounge pieces. Loewenstein is leading the emerging third space market with stylish, innovation solutions that redefine function and purpose to allow flexibility and mobility. Healthcare market leader, Carolina, delivers forward-thinking solutions that positively impact the healing experience for caregivers, patients, and their families. Specializing in ergonomic task, conference, executive, guest and multi-purpose seating, Highmark delivers stylish, functional solutions to all contract markets. Based in Huntingburg, IN, OFS Brands is a family-owned corporation.
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