6.15.15 | Holland, MI | Today, Paul Nemschoff and DSA International (DSA) have formed a partnership. Nemschoff is now a minority shareholder in DSA. Prior to this point, DSA was owned by Brad DeBruyne of Walker, Michigan and Mark Bouwman of Zeeland, Michigan. DSA is well known and respected in the contract furniture industry for developing and supplying proprietary products, components and processes that enable office furniture manufacturers worldwide to rapidly innovate and to sustainably grow sales and brand engagement.

This marks Paul’s first move as an independent player in the industry. After a successful career spanning more than a decade in the Contract Furniture Industry, Paul Nemschoff recently left his post as Vice President of Seating at Herman Miller. He resigned to re-embrace his entrepreneurial drive and work to develop other opportunities in the industry. To that end, Nemschoff has formed Nemschoff Accelerate, a holding and consulting organization focused on the Contract Furniture industry.

“DSA represents a phenomenal opportunity for me to move forward in the industry,” said Paul Nemschoff. “Mark and Brad have built a great foundation and collectively we can do some amazing work together. I look forward to assisting the leadership at DSA as they grow, evolve and embrace the opportunity to be an even better company and supplier.”

“We see the emergence of a more agile, dynamic furniture industry, and our strategies anticipate and support that opportunity,” said Brad DeBruyne, CEO of DSA International. “We were not actively seeking a partner, but from the first time we met, there was an immediate connection and we knew Paul was the right resource to help us strengthen our organization and expand and implement our growth agenda.”

This is a strategic relationship for DSA as they develop their unique and burgeoning business. DSA connects customer opportunities, product ideation, and a 100%-managed supply chain to enable contract furniture brands to rapidly innovate and introduce products. The infusion of capital will help catapult the company on a growth plan, which will allow it to enhance corporate capabilities and the market of opportunity. Brad and Mark’s roles in the company will not change. Paul will support both executives and assist the executive team with strategy, financial, organizational and operational development.

The combined team of Paul, Brad and Mark, will leverage decades of managerial experience to enhance organizational performance, heighten customer satisfaction and create new opportunities in the contract furniture industry.

“We believe in transformational moments,” said Mark Bouwman, COO of DSA International. “When these moments come you either take them or miss them. We see this moment as a way to reach out and bring new energy and direction to our strategic vision.”

About DSA International

Founded in 2003, DSA International develops proprietary components, products, and platforms to help office furniture manufacturers increase their innovation pace and business growth. DSA’s capability scope encompasses table-based furniture, workplace systems, seating, and lighting. The company has established strategic relationships with customers throughout North America, Latin America, Western Europe, and Southeast Asia.

DSA International is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, where its product development, operations, and domestic distribution are based. DSA also maintains employee-staffed facilities in Bangkok, Thailand and in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The company employs 60 people worldwide.

About Paul Nemschoff

Paul Nemschoff is known in the Contract Furniture industry for the role he played in the success of Nemschoff. Nemschoff represented the third generation ownership of the family run business. As a business owner and EVP/COO, Paul oriented Nemschoff towards an annualized growth average of +15%, EBITDA growth of over 100% and customer facing strategies enabling it to be routinely recognized as the #1 healthcare brand in the Contract Office industry. Paul contributed to a successful sale of the organization to Herman Miller in 2009. Following the sale of Nemschoff, Paul served in varying roles assisting Herman Miller with the integration of Nemschoff and prior to resignation was Vice President of Seating at Herman Miller.