2.1.12 | Chicago, IL | Herman Miller, Inc. today announced Insight Chicago, LLC as a new addition to its already outstanding Chicagoland dealer network. Founded by Jimmy Akintonde and Pat Degnan, Insight’s partners represent a unique mix of minority entrepreneurship and commercial interiors know-how. Akintonde, President and CEO, and majority owner in the company, is also the founder of UJAMAA Construction, Inc.; a 10 year-old highly successful minority-certified (MBE) general contractor with a specialty in servicing institutional clients. Degnan, Insight’s Vice President of Sales, brings 30 years of furniture industry experience to the new business as a former owner of a major commercial furniture dealer in the region. Together the owners of Insight promise service excellence to Chicago area customers.

"We're excited about the addition of Insight and the wonderful opportunity to add a highly qualified minority distributor in this market," said Paul Iles, Herman Miller's Vice President of Distribution. "Chicago is a terrific marketplace with still greater potential for both Herman Miller and our dealer partners. We value the strengths that Jimmy and Pat bring to the business, and will continue our efforts to ensure Herman Miller remains an inclusive company.”

Located at 1111 West 22^nd Street in Oak Brook, Insight will serve customers with the full range of Herman Miller furniture products.

Jimmy Akintonde noted, “Entering the commercial interiors business in alliance with Herman Miller is a huge plus. We start with industry-leading product and we will complement that with great customer service. Partnered with an industry veteran like Pat and with my own experience as an entrepreneur servicing commercial clients, I see a great future for the team at Insight.”

“I’m delighted to return to the furniture world,” noted Pat Degnan. “The business was still in my blood and finding a partner like Jimmy and the opportunity to mentor and build another great business is very appealing. It’s great to be back!”