CONOVER, N.C., June 2025 – Vanguard Furniture, a leading North Carolina-based custom upholstery and high-end casegood manufacturer is pleased to announce the appointment of AJ Cosgrove as National Sales Manager.
AJ (Amy Jo) will lead Vanguard’s sales team in the retail home furnishings markets and interior design community. She brings extensive expertise in strategic sales management and was most recently Vice President of Sales for CODARUS. Prior to that she directed sales and marketing for Barbara Cosgrove Lamps.
“We’re excited to have AJ directing our sales initiatives and leading our outstanding team of sales representatives,” said Andy Bray, President and CEO of Vanguard Furniture. “I’ve known AJ for most of my career and enthusiastically jumped at the chance to add her to our team. Few people match her love for design and creators. She’s a connector at heart and will be a huge value-add to our community.”
Commenting on her new position, AJ added, “I’m thrilled to join the Vanguard Furniture family. Having spent my career in the home décor industry, I’ve admired the heritage of this family-held furniture maker and its commitment to quality, craftsmanship and customization—and I’m honored to be part of the team.”
ABOUT VANGUARD FURNITURE
Vanguard Furniture is known for its sophisticated designs and custom capabilities. The company is a manufacturer and marketer of high-end casegoods and upholstery. Founded in 1969, the family-held company employs 750+ associates in seven manufacturing facilities across North Carolina and Virginia and has flagship showrooms in High Point, N.C., Atlanta, and Las Vegas. Proudly crafted in the USA using the finest materials, each Vanguard Furniture creation is a collector’s piece handmade by artisans and built to last for generations. Vanguard is a founding member of the Sustainable Furniture Council, and its green initiatives include recycling 95% of all post manufacturing waste, recycling paper, fabric scraps, metal, wood scrap, plastic, and corrugated products. For more information, visit www.vanguardfurniture.com.
