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4/28/2014 Member Monday

Member Monday - Furniture Marketing Group

Kelle Marsalis, Managing Director of Member Services, IOM, recently spoke with Greg Almond, President and CEO of Furniture Marketing Group about his company what continues to keep him inspired and motivated.

Furniture Marketing Group LogoWhat is one tool you couldn’t do your job without? 
Cell phone

What is one interesting fact about FMG most would not know? 
Furniture Marketing Group is the largest distributor of Haworth furnishings in the world.

Who inspires you in the business world? Why? 
I’m inspired by Steve Van Amburgh with KDC because of their ability to make things happen.  Their performance proves the importance of integrity and urgency.

Facebook or Twitter? 
Neither.

What is your favorite thing about doing business in the metroplex? 
Dallas and Fort Worth are always active.  My favorite thing about the metroplex is diversity which means there is always someone growing or changing.

What was your first job and what did you learn?
My first job was driving “T” posts on a fence crew.  I learned the real reason I should get an education.

If you could describe FMG in just one word, what would it be? 
Relationship