Henson Joins Swavelle Group
July 25, 2025
Suzanne Henson, Christy Almond, and Greg Thomases
HICKORY, NC—Suzanne Henson has joined Swavelle Group as Vice President, Merchandising in July.
She replaces Christy Almond, a textiles industry veteran with 26 years’ experience. Almond has left Swavelle Group after one year as Vice President, Customer Solutions. Her future plans are not known currently and she could not be reached for comment.
Henson comes to Swavelle after 13 years in a similar position at Craftmaster Furniture in Hickory, NC. She was at one time director of fashion and merchandising at Clayton Marcus Co., Inc., another major upholstered furniture manufacturer also based in Hickory.
Henson reports to Greg Thomases, CEO of Swavelle Group. He was not available for further comment.
She replaces Christy Almond, a textiles industry veteran with 26 years’ experience. Almond has left Swavelle Group after one year as Vice President, Customer Solutions. Her future plans are not known currently and she could not be reached for comment.
Henson comes to Swavelle after 13 years in a similar position at Craftmaster Furniture in Hickory, NC. She was at one time director of fashion and merchandising at Clayton Marcus Co., Inc., another major upholstered furniture manufacturer also based in Hickory.
Henson reports to Greg Thomases, CEO of Swavelle Group. He was not available for further comment.
