Ripley Worthy

9.13.12 | New York, NY | Place Textiles is very pleased to announce the appointment of Ripley Worthy as National Sales Manager for the company effective immediately. Mr. Worthy’s responsibilities will encompass managing the fifteen existing showrooms where Place is currently represented as well as building the sales infrastructure and participating in company strategy and decision-making.

Mr. Worthy comes with an impressive textile pedigree including nine years at Holly Hunt - Great Plains and most recently, four years at David Sutherland Showroom - Chicago where he was responsible for outside sales across the heart of the mid-west region including Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, Indianapolis and St. Louis.

Mr. Worthy grew up in the Houston area and has lived in Hawaii. He holds a BFA in Interior Design from Harrington College of Design in Chicago. Aside from his professional love of textiles, Mr. Worthy swims competitively as part of the U. S. Masters program and is an avid weekend volleyball player. His other significant claim to fame was as an extra in an Aerosmith video for a song entitled “Blind Man”. Place is very excited to have such a well-rounded individual to head up their sales effort.

Ripley Worthy will reside in Chicago and can be reached at [email protected]. Please join Place in welcoming Ripley worthy to the company.