Management
Jerry Zhang Chairman/CEO
Mr. Zhang is a successful entrepreneur in the U.S. and China. After purchasing the company in 1990, Mr. Zhang re-built and re-shaped what is now Nostalgia Home Fashions, Inc., in the U.S. and built Nostalgia's own manufacturing facilities in China from the ground up. Mr. Zhang holds a BA from Shandong University and an MBA from the University of Montana. Mr Zhang attended advanced management programs at Harvard University, and was the awarded The Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award in 2005 by the State Council of China, Overseas Chinese office.
Dave Lueder President/COO
Mr. Lueder brings over 20 years of extensive sales, marketing, strategic planning, and product development management experience ranging across many key home textile categories. He has worked closely with several of the industries foremost brands, while partnering with retailers in all channels of distribution to create several exclusive, private label brands. He earned his BA from the University of St. Francis.
Dave Wiegman Vice President/CFO
Mr. Wiegman is responsible for all areas of finance and administration including warehousing, logistics, and IT. Mr. Wiegman has extensive experience in international mergers and acquisitions in Asia and South America as well as private equity transactions. He earned his BA from Wheaton College, and his MBA from Olivet Nazarene University.
Peiyi Rong Vice President - International Operations
Mr. Rong has 15 years of experience in international business. He holds a BA from the University of International Business & Economics, Beijing and an MBA from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Stuart School of Business.
Greg Williams Vice President Sales & Business Development
Mr. Williams has 20 years of sales experience in the home textile industry with Fieldcrest Cannon Inc. and Pillowtex Corporation, having held various sales management positions with both companies. Most recently, he was VP of Sales for a software development firm. He holds a BA from Wittenberg University.
Iffat Khan Vice President Product Design & Development
Ms. Khan has more than 13 years of experience in fashion and design. Her career spans from Barth & Dreyfuss of California, to Target Stores, and most recently Sears Holdings as design director of home textiles. She holds a BA from Otis College of Art and Design in California.