CFO Paul Huckfeldt to step down after 21 years
YSN Staff
There’s a change in leadership at BrandSource partner Hooker Furnishings.
Paul Huckfeldt, the company’s longtime CFO, will retire on Feb. 2.
Huckfeldt, who guided the company through a string of strategic acquisitions during his 21-year tenure, will be succeeded by C. Earl Armstrong. Armstrong joined the Martinsville, Va.-based business as manager of financial reporting in 2009 and has served as director of accounting, corporate controller and CFO of Hooker’s Home Meridian brand.


“Earl is a vital member of our management team,” said CEO Jeremy Hoff. “He is an exceptional leader and cultural fit with a tremendous work ethic who is very capable and respected throughout the organization.”
Huckfeldt joined Hooker in 2004 and rose from manager of operations and corporate controller to CFO in 2011. He’ll stay on with the company as a member of the board.
“We thank Paul for his 20-plus years of service to Hooker Furnishings, including his 14 years as chief financial officer,” Hoff said. “Paul was instrumental in guiding Hooker through its recent strategic acquisitions and the 2020 COVID crisis and aftermath. He exemplifies so many aspects of Hooker’s culture including an incredible work ethic and a strong servant-leadership mentality.”