Perry Davis has been named president of Leggett & Platt’s Residential Furnishings Segment, replacing Paul Hauser, who is retiring Feb. 18. Hauser has been president since 2006.
“Paul has contributed much to the success of the company and will be greatly missed,” said Karl Glassman, chief operating officer of the Carthage, Mo.–based mattress and furniture industry supplier. “And Perry has risen to his current position via hard work, personal integrity and outstanding product knowledge and people skills. I look forward to working with both Paul and Perry through the succession process.”
Davis joined L&P in 1981 and has been president of the Bedding Group for five years. Prior to that, he was president of the Bedding Group’s Central Division. He has held a range of executive, sales and plant management posts within the company.
Eric Rhea is being promoted to fill Davis’ post as Bedding Group president. He has been president of the Bedding Group’s Central Division since 2004 and has worked exclusively within the group since joining the company 23 years ago. His promotion also is effective Feb. 18. Rhea reports to Davis.
