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Gina Dewitt and Quinn Tran.
The Kneedler Fauchère Group recently announced the appointment of two new shareholders, Gina DeWitt and Quinn Tran. Together, they join George Massar (Chairman, Creative Director) and Doug Kinzley (CEO, President) to make up Kneedler Fauchère’s expanded executive management team.
Kneedler Fauchère was founded in 1948 by Dorothy Kneedler and Lucienne Fauchère – a female-owned startup, which was novel for its time. Kneedler Fauchère became the benchmark for the modern-day showroom, the first to feature multi-line lighting, furniture, textiles, wall coverings, and much more. Today, the company also encompasses Gregorius Pineo Furniture & Lighting and Gregorius Pineo Wallcovering with 13 showrooms across the country to serve its luxury designer clientele.
Gina DeWitt, now the COO of Showrooms and Strategic Partnerships, will oversee the operations of all three Kneedler Fauchère showrooms and develop new partner representation for showrooms, product companies, and collaborations alike. In her new role, DeWitt will also build on her successful track record of discovering and recruiting notable lines, including Zak & Fox, Lauren Hwang and Overgaard & Dyrman, into the showroom’s existing portfolio.
“Gina’s sterling reputation and superb network make her the ideal candidate in helping us find, nurture, and bring to market new talent and partners. We are excited to welcome her into this new role at the company,” said Massar.
Following 24 years as part of the Kneedler Fauchère team, Quinn Tran, now CFO, will lead the team in an expanded role of legal and financial duties for the company – undertaking financial performance, budgets, benefits and banking relationships among others.
“Quinn started his career with us, so his knowledge of the company is unparalleled. He has a clear head for finance and accounting, as well as strong relationships with key partners, making him an ideal fit to take on these new responsibilities,” said Kinzley.
Together, Massar and Kinzley have been the sole owners of the brand for the past 14 years. Now, as the brand enters into its 75th year in business, they are thrilled about the expansion of the company’s executive team and assert it will ultimately lead to further support in continuing on Kneedler Fauchére Group’s mission and core values.
“While Gina and Quinn are our first additional shareholders, they certainly won’t be the last,” said Massar and Kinzley. “They are ushering in a new era for Kneedler Fauchère, and we look forward to having them both by our side as we look to the future.”
About Kneedler Fauchère
Kneedler Fauchère presented the world’s first luxury market, multi-line showroom in 1948, spotlighting premier collections of furniture, fabrics, wallcoverings, accessories, art, and lighting, which included wallcoverings under the name Kneedler Fauchère Imports. Today, the brand has remained as the benchmark for the modern-day showroom with a rich passion for supporting the interior design industry and designers alike. The Kneedler Fauchère mission serves to invest in the power of creation by nurturing and encouraging talent, becoming a force of progress and growth within the field of design. The Kneedler Fauchère umbrella also includes Gregorius Pineo Furniture & Lighting and Gregorius Pineo Wallcovering which are represented in 13 showrooms across the U.S.
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About Gregorius Pineo
The Gregorius Pineo Point Of View
Respect for heritage, sophistication, and artisanal luxury have been touchstones for Gregorius Pineo since its inception 38 years ago. In our furniture, lighting, accessories, and wallcoverings (naturals, woven, and handcrafted)—made one at a time and made to order—integrity accompanies each step of the process, from concept and preparation through finished piece.
Walk through our digital gallery to experience a sense of homecoming and adventure. Textures beckon touch. Materials convey a spectrum of character, from subtle to bold. Classically inspired design moves forward with a sculptural edge. Contemporary form reveals depth through bespoke craftsmanship and finishing.
Our unique use of materials, designs, and incomparable finishes offers design professionals new ways of exploring creativity and of communicating authenticity to any interior space. In our custom work we match your desire to offer your clients unique and deeply personal environments with the design expertise and artisanal abilities to fulfill that desire. Throughout, a regard for luxury is expressed in our passion of interpretation, collaboration, handcraftsmanship, and rendering of detail.
Gregorius Pineo Today
Our heritage line has evolved over the past 18 years, since founders René Gregorius and Stephanie Pineo turned over the creative reins to George Massar, whose trusted vision they recognized would bring a fresh perspective while remaining true to the essence of this venerable
name. As Chairman and Creative Director, George has brought this trust to fruition, exploring with our staff and artisans (who are locally based), and with designers, how to find greater reward in the spaces we call home. The result: More than 500 styles and new finishes express the multitude of ways we want to live now, and enable the discerning designer to tell their clients’ stories of lives well lived and rewarded.
For more information, visit gregoriuspineo.com.
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