CHICAGO — Monty Sihweil has been promoted to president of accent furniture specialist Butler Specialty.
Sihweil, the first non-family member to become president of the 83-year-old company, most recently was executive vice president of sales. He has led Butler’s growth for the last five years as a major resource for Internet retailers, according to the company.
Third-generation owner David Bergman, formerly president and CEO, remains CEO. Sihweil reports to him.
“In Monty’s 10 years at Butler, he has exhibited a determination to do things at an exemplary level,” Bergman said in a press release. “His focused work ethic is extremely admirable. Mo