Ridley to retire from Haverty board

ATLANTA Haverty Furniture announced that Clarence Ridley will retire from his position as non-executive chairman and as a member of the board at the May annual shareholders' meeting and then have the title chairman emeritus. He has served as a Havertys director since 1979.

Ridley was a partner at the law firm of King & Spalding from 1977 until he retired in 2000.  He was elected Havertys' chairman in 2001 upon the retirement of Rawson Haverty. 

The board of directors intends to appoint Phillip Humann as non-executive chairman upon his re-election at the company's annual shareholders' meeting. Humann has served on Havertys' board since 1992 and as a member of the executive committee since 1995. 

Ridley commented, "It has been an honor to be a part of this great company for the past 31 years.  Havertys is celebrating its 125th year, a testament of the leadership that has come before and that follows.  There have been seismic changes in this industry and it has been a privilege to work with a management team and a board to see the company through the firestorm.  I could not be more proud of our people and their commitment to delivering great products, excellent customer service and enhancing shareholder value.  I am confident that Havertys will thrive for another 125 years."