Meet&CoHOUSTON — Star Furniture, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway’s Top 100 furniture division, has announced the promotion of Rodney Watson to Vice President of Stores. In his expanded capacity, Watson will assume leadership of all showroom operations, including strategic oversight of staffing, customer engagement, sales performance, and financial outcomes across the company’s retail locations.
Watson, who joined Star Furniture in May 2024 as Director of Stores, brings over three decades of retail leadership expertise to his new role. His prior experience includes executive positions at prominent retail organizations such as Best Buy, where he served as Marketplace Director and General Manager, and Ultimate Electronics, where he held roles as Regional Manager and General Manager.
Richard Jones, President of Star Furniture, emphasized the strategic rationale behind Watson’s promotion, stating, “Rodney’s appointment as Vice President of Stores represents a logical progression given his exceptional contributions. His dedication to fostering team collaboration, innovative strategies, and unwavering focus on elevating customer experiences have been instrumental to our retail accomplishments. We are confident his leadership will drive continued growth and execution of our strategic goals.”
Expressing enthusiasm for his new responsibilities, Watson remarked, “It is a privilege to contribute to Star Furniture’s distinguished heritage and guide our talented team toward future achievements. By leveraging our dedicated personnel, premium product offerings, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, we aim to further establish our industry leadership and deepen customer loyalty throughout Texas.”
The promotion underscores Star Furniture’s commitment to strengthening operational excellence and reinforcing its market position under seasoned leadership.
