Furniture Today recognizes Wright's Furniture & Flooring's Alex Wright on '40 Under 40' list

DIETERICH, Ill. (WAND) - Vice President of Wright's Furniture & Flooring Alex Wright has been recognized on Furniture Today's "40 Under 40" list.

The publication selects 40 people from across the entire furniture industry to recognize on the list.

President John Wright said, "Alex is such a value and asset to our team at Wright's Furniture & Flooring and this recognition is well deserved. He has not only helped with our marketing efforts, business development and day-today 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."

Alex Wright started at Wright's Furniture in 2012 and has worked in positions including Marketing Director. He went to Lake Land Community College and got his bachelor's from 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's Furniture & Flooring is celebrating its 134th anniversary this year.