High Point, North Carolina-based Culp Inc. has announced the planned retirement of Mike Cottonaro, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Culp Home Fashions, effective April 30.
Cottonaro will retire after 38 years of service and leadership with the company’s mattress fabrics division. He will work closely over the coming months with CHF division president, Tommy Bruno, and CHF vice president of business development, Jeff Veach, to ensure a smooth transition.
Cottonaro started his career with Culp in 1985 and has built strong relationships with customers and colleagues within the industry during his long tenure.
“Mike has worked with our company for almost four decades, and he has been instrumental in the success of Culp Home Fashions,” said Iv Culp, president and CEO of Culp Inc. “We are extremely grateful for Mike’s strong leadership over the course of his career with Culp.
“His passion for his customers and knowledge within the industry are highly respected,” Culp continued. “Mike’s innovative spirit and his loyalty to the company, his colleagues and his customers are virtues to be celebrated. We wish Mike all the best in his retirement.”
