Empire Today hires new CEO
Empire Today, one of the country's largest shop-at-home direct-to-consumer flooring companies, today announced the appointment of Brian Hutto as chief executive officer. Mr. Hutto succeeds Keith Weinberger, who will be retiring after nine years as CEO.
Empire Today is a portfolio company of lead shareholder Charlesbank Capital Partners, as well as H.I.G. Capital. The company, with its well-known 800-588-2300 jingle, has been a leading provider of installed carpet and flooring for both residential and business customers for over 60 years and now operates in over 70 markets across the U.S. Empire was named to the Forbes 2023 list of "America's Best Mid-Size Employers" and received the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Award for Ethics in 2023.
Mr. Hutto brings over 30 years of experience and a proven track record in the home improvement and services industry. He most recently served as president and CEO of SageHome, a company he founded and expanded through acquisitions and organic expansion into one of the largest fully dedicated providers of aging-in-place bath remodeling services in the United States. Prior to SageHome, Mr. Hutto was the CEO of Staymobile, a technology provider specializing in mobile and desktop device deployment, protection and service solutions. He also was an executive for Best Buy, where he led Best Buy for Business and Geek Squad's strategy, in-home services, repair centers, remote technical support and warranty divisions. Additionally, Mr. Hutto spent seven years at The Home Depot, where he led their multi-billion-dollar home services programs.
"I am excited to join Empire Today, a company I have long admired for its rich history of delivering exceptional flooring solutions and unparalleled customer service," said Mr. Hutto. "I look forward to collaborating with the team at Empire to further our mission of providing a convenient and professional home improvement experience for our customers."
Mr. Weinberger said: "It's been a privilege to serve as CEO of Empire Today and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together. I am confident that Brian will continue to grow the company and lead it to new heights for our customers and our employees. And I know that he will have the advantage of an entire organization of dedicated and talented people to support him in achieving those goals."
