Desi Beers
Senior Account Executive
A high energy level, strong communication skills, and her ability to create and sustain key customer relationships make Desi an exceptional client advocate. In nine years with the company she has worked successfully with many recognizable corporate and institutional entities in the Little Rock area including; Axciom, Vestcom, UAPB, Kimberly Clark, Clear Channel and Remington College. With a BBA from "Ole Miss," Desi continues to build her knowledge in the industry by attending Workplace Performance Training, High Performance Selling, and LEED training. Our resident social butterfly has a long list of professional affiliations where she often plays a leadership role; Construction Specification Institute (past chapter president,) National Association of Women in Construction (past chapter president,) USGBC, PiBetaPhi, and UALR's Construction Management Advisory Board.
Personal Snapshot: When she is not running a meeting, Desi keeps fit through golf, tennis, and working out. Her interests include reading and photography. She recently started a family and is the proud mother of a baby boy.
Rocky Brown
Senior Account Executive
For over 15 years, Rocky has represented Today's Office in outside sales. Rocky's attention to detail and exceptional follow through are part of his heritage as a former owner of a printing business. Falcon Jet, Stephens, SBC-Cingular are just a few of the many accounts Rocky manages. He also works closely with the architect and design community, supporting their efforts on his client's behalf. Rocky's easy going style, experience in managing the complex sale, and ability to problem solve contribute to his being a top producer year after year.
Personal Snapshot: Rocky is the poster boy for the great outdoors. Hunting, fishing, boating, camping and golfing take him through all the seasons. He is also a closet cook.
Art Bowren
Senior Account Executive
Managing a retail furniture store for over 12 years gave Art a perfect background to transition into contract furniture sales. He has been a team leader at Today's for over 10 years. Clients appreciate Art's ability to assemble the resources necessary to address their particular needs. Entergy, Alltel, Metropolitan, Hydco Construction, and Heifer represent a small sample of firms Art serves. Art attended UALR and seeks every opportunity to advance his knowledge in the furniture industry through such courses as LEED training and Workplace Performance training.
Personal Snapshot: When he is not watching his sons play sports, Art enjoys a few of his own favorite pastimes. They include golf, hunting, and fishing.
Leah Thompson
Senior Account Executive
Leah has represented Today's Office in contract sales for almost 15 years. She has generated millions of dollars in business during her tenure with high profile accounts including UAMS, Arkansas Children's Hospital, and ASU. Leah is our healthcare industry specialist and works hard to consistently bring projects in on time and under budget in a very demanding market. Her clients know she will deliver the best solution on product or service needs because of her knowledge of their industry and her ability to bring together the right team. Leah is a local. She attended Pine Bluff High School and UALR. Leah's work ethic and commitment to her customers are qualities that cannot be taught — and that is what makes her special.
Personal Snapshot: Leah and her husband are expecting their first child spring of 2005. Her interest in scenic travel, crafts and home improvement might shift into second place for a while...
Carla Hiatte
Administrative Assistant
Carla has spent five of her thirteen years in administrative support in the contract furniture industry. She is comfortable managing large projects and understands the complexity of processing quotes efficiently. Carla is very effective with customer service issues and enjoys her work because "no two days are alike.""
Personal Snapshot: Carla is quite an accomplished cook. When she is done in the kitchen she likes to read and relax.