E.S. Kluft & Co., maker and distributor of Aireloom and Kluft brand mattresses based in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., has hired Steve Smith as vice president of finance.
Smith is a financial executive with 20 years of experience working for manufacturers in a variety of industries, including the mattress industry.
“We are excited for Steve to bring to Kluft the expertise and cutting–edge ideas that he has put to use at many other high–profile organizations to boost productivity and efficiency,” said Earl Kluft, company president and chief executive officer.
Most recently, Smith served as controller for Sweda Co. LLC, one of the largest companies in the promotional products sector. During his tenure at the former Spring Air Co., he was division controller and a member of the company’s top management team, where he oversaw budgeting, cash management, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, as well as banking and union relations. Smith also has held positions with Aquafine Corp. and PTI Technologies Inc.
