Dear Friends and Colleagues,

I have reached out to you many times over the years since the inception of Benhar Office Interiors to share projects, news, new hires and otherwise. We are undergoing some substantial changes here and thought it was time to share with everyone. 

It is with great sadness that Bob Maurer, my business partner and longtime friend, has chosen to leave our firm. This was a very difficult decision for Bob, and in the end was a quality of life choice. His daily 4-5 hour commute was becoming increasingly difficult and he decided on a solution that has him working much closer to his home and family. Our entire team will miss him, but we all wish him well on his new endeavor.

With Bob’s departure and an internal realignment, we have a number of additional announcements, new faces and amazing promotions to share.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome Michele Manna as our new Director of Operations. Michele has over 20 years of experience in the contract furniture business, working at Herman Miller and Steelcase dealerships, and brings her wealth of experience to our team. Her management style and years in the field will allow for a seamless transition. We are truly excited about her joining our team and look forward to her contributions to our continued growth.

We also welcome Dave Cohn as our new controller. Bringing over 25 years of experience in the accounting and contract furniture business, Dave will be our pillar of fiscal responsibility.

Additionally we are extremely excited and proud to welcome our very own Liz Hair to the Executive Management Committee. Over her years at Benhar Office Interiors, she has become a key decision maker and her contributions to our firm have not gone unnoticed. Her understanding of our company and our industry will continue to be a great asset as she further gets involved in all key decision making, strategies, and the continued success and growth of all of our team members.

Other notable additions and promotions include our two additional Account Executives, Lisa Tartaglia and Ed Baust, as well as the promotion of Fran Mazzaglia to Junior Project Manager, responsible for running the support teams for Lisa & Ed.

As all of these changes take place, I would like to personally assure you that we will continue to service you with pride and excellence, and look forward to celebrating all of your continued successes in years to come. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or comments.  The lines of communication are always open and we look forward to speaking with you soon.

Best regards,

Mark Benhar