Eric Samuel Schenk

Economics, Lenoir-Rhyne College

Eric Schenk is the COO of Century Furniture Industries. Century Furniture is one of the largest premium furniture operations in the US. Eric has been at Century Furniture for over 30 years. At Century Furniture, he was first promoted to the position of Vice-President of Upholstery Operations followed by Chief Operating Officer, with responsibility for operations at all the company's divisions, including both wood and upholstered furniture. Eric and his team transformed a traditional case manufacturing facility to a customized operation. Eric is also leveraging his extensive operations expertise to drive efficiencies throughout the company.

He currently chairs the board of First Citizens Bank in Hickory and the Furniture Foundation of High Point. He continues to serve on the board of directors for Frye Regional Medical Center after chairing that board for several years. He is the past chairman of the Lenoir-Rhyne Business Council board of directors.