Seasoned home improvement and services executive to drive
next phase of growth
NORTHLAKE, Ill., July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Empire Today ("Empire"
or the "Company"), one of the country's leading shop-at-home
direct-to-consumer flooring company, today announced the
appointment of Brian Hutto as
Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hutto succeeds Keith Weinberger, who will be retiring after
nine years as CEO.
Empire Today is a portfolio company of lead shareholder
Charlesbank Capital Partners, as well as H.I.G. Capital. The
Company, with its well-known 800-588-2300® jingle, has
been a leading provider of installed carpet and flooring for both
residential and business customers for over 60 years and now
operates in over 70 markets across the US. Empire was named to the
Forbes 2023 list of "America's Best Mid-Size Employers," and
received the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Award for Ethics in
2023.
Mr. Hutto brings over 30 years of experience and a proven track
record in the home improvement and services industry. He most
recently served as President and CEO of SageHome, a company he
founded and grew, through acquisitions and organic expansion, into
one of the largest fully dedicated providers of aging-in-place bath
remodeling services in the United
States. Prior to SageHome, Mr. Hutto was the CEO of
Staymobile, a technology provider specializing in mobile and
desktop device deployment, protection and service solutions. He
also was an executive for Best Buy, where he led Best Buy for
Business and Geek Squad's strategy, in-home services, repair
centers, remote technical support and warranty divisions.
Additionally, Mr. Hutto spent seven years at The Home Depot, where
he led their multi-billion-dollar home services programs.
"I am excited to join Empire Today, a company I have long
admired for its rich history of delivering exceptional flooring
solutions and unparalleled customer service," said Mr. Hutto.
"I look forward
to collaborating with the team at Empire
to further our mission of providing a convenient and professional
home improvement experience for our customers."
Mr. Weinberger said, "It's been a privilege to serve as CEO
of Empire Today and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved
together. I am confident that Brian will continue to grow the
company and lead it to new heights for our customers and our
employees. And I know that he will have the advantage of an entire
organization of dedicated and talented people to support him in
achieving those goals."
"We are grateful to Keith for his leadership and contributions
over the past 12 years," said Andrew
Janower, Managing Director at Charlesbank. "We look forward
to working with Brian and are confident that his extensive
leadership experience in the home improvement space will enable
Empire Today to build on its accomplishments and drive accelerated
growth in the coming years."
About Empire Today
Empire Today, LLC, also commonly known as Empire Carpet and for its
famous 800-588-2300® jingle, has been a leading provider
of installed home improvements and home furnishings for 60 years.
Empire serves residential and business customers with a wide
selection of products for homes, small
businesses, organizations, and commercial applications. Empire offers quality
name-brand products including carpet, hardwood flooring, laminate
flooring, tile and vinyl flooring.
Empire's customers enjoy shop-at-home convenience
or on-site consultations, next-day professional installation on
many products, quality products at great prices,
and award-winning service
in over 70 of the largest metropolitan areas in
the United States. With more than
3 million satisfied customers, Empire Today is dedicated to
customer satisfaction. For more information, visit
EmpireToday.com.
About Charlesbank Capital Partners
Based in Boston and New York, Charlesbank Capital Partners is a
middle- market private investment firm with more than $18 billion of capital raised since its 1998
inception. Charlesbank focuses on management-led buyouts, growth
capital financings, opportunistic credit and technology
investments. The firm seeks to invest in companies with sustainable
competitive advantage and excellent prospects for growth. For more
information, please visit www.charlesbank.com.
About H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. is a leading global alternative investment firm with
$64 billion of capital under
management.* Based in Miami, and
with offices in Atlanta,
Boston, Chicago, Los
Angeles, New York and
San Francisco in the United States, as well as international
affiliate offices in Hamburg,
London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris,
Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo
and Dubai, H.I.G.
specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to middle
market companies, utilizing a flexible and operationally
focused/value-added approach. Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G.
has invested in and managed more than 400 companies worldwide. The
firm's current portfolio includes more than 100 companies with
combined sales in excess of $53
billion.
* Based on total capital raised by H.I.G. Capital and its
affiliates.
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