USA – The Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor from the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), was recently presented to Kevin J. Sauder, the President and CEO of Sauder Woodworking in Ohio.

This recognition, presented during the AHFA Annual Meeting and CEO Conference, celebrates Sauder’s significant contributions to the home furnishings industry, the AHFA, and his local community.

Described as a “builder of innovative business strategies,” Sauder’s career trajectory, from joining the family business to becoming its President and CEO, showcases his commitment to the industry. His leadership has also emphasized product safety, sustainable operations, and community responsibility.

Sauder Woodworking Co. is North America’s leading producer of ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture and one of the top five residential furniture manufacturers in the United States. T

he American Home Furnishings Alliance, based in High Point, N.C., represents more than 250 leading furniture manufacturers and distributors, plus about 120 suppliers to the furniture industry worldwide.