Alex Wright on Furniture Today's "40 Under 40" List

(ALEX WRIGHT)

Wright’s Furniture & Flooring has announced its Vice President Alex Wright has been recognized on Furniture Today’s “40 Under 40” list. The publication receives nominees across the entire furniture industry and the editors of the publication then review and select 40 to recognize on the list.

“Alex is such a value and asset to our team at Wright’s Furniture & Flooring and this recognition is well deserved,” said President John Wright. “He has not only helped with our marketing efforts, business development and day-to-day operations at all of our locations but has helped cultivate a sense of teamwork and community. We are excited to see what the future holds for him at Wright’s Furniture.”

Wright started at Wright’s Furniture in 2012 and has worked in various positions, including Marketing Director. He attended Lake Land Community College and graduated with his bachelor's degree in marketing at Eastern Illinois University.

“I am so proud of our company and the milestones we’ve achieved over the last few years,” said Alex Wright. “As a fifth-generation Wright working at the business along with my cousin Taylor, it is truly a blessing for us to build on the success of Cedric, Tom, and John Wright.”

Wright and his wife Lindsay live in Dieterich and have a one-year-old named Della.

Wright’s Furniture & Flooring is a fifth-generation family-owned business that is celebrating its 134th anniversary this year. Wright’s Furniture & Flooring features a large selection of quality living room, bedroom, dining room, home office, home accents, entertainment, commercial and custom furniture as well as a wide selection of flooring. The business also offers interior design services in its Dieterich, Robinson and Taylorville locations and window treatments through its Wright at Home store in Effingham.