What happened to Tim Smithe of Walter E Smithe?
Currently, there are 3 generations involved in the business: Walter Smithe Jr is retired, but regularly visits the showrooms. Walter Smithe III and Mark Smithe (the Smithe Brothers) are the sons of Walter Jr, and serve as President and VP/Legal Counsel, respectively. The 3rd brother, Tim Smithe, retired in 2016.
What is Tim Smithe doing now?
‘ ” Walt (actually Walter Smithe III), 45, is president and general manager of the company; he and his wife have five kids and live in Barrington Hills. Tim, 41, is the vice president of sales; he and his wife have four kids and live in Winnetka.
How much is Walter E Smithe worth?
Walter E Smithe Furniture’s annual revenues are $10-$50 million (see exact revenue data) and has 100-500 employees. It is classified as operating in the Furniture Stores industry.
How many Smithe brothers are there?
three Smithe brothers
Chicagoans came to know and appreciate the three Smithe brothers who starred for years in quirky TV commercials touting their family-run furniture company.
Who is the woman in the Walter E Smithe commercials?
Colleen, Caitie, Meghan and Maureen Smithe, all between the ages of 33 and 37, represent the fourth generation of the family business and are daughters of company President Walter Smithe, the grandson of the business’s namesake. The four women have been taking on bigger roles at the company and star in its new ad.
Where is Walter E Smithe Furniture made?
Our beloved Adirondack chairs made of recycled milk jugs right in Indiana. We even have lines made locally here in the Chicago area, including our chic upholstery line The Mark and our lovely bedding line Eastern Accents. We are happy to be a small part of these incredible companies’ made in the USA success stories.
What happened to John M Smyth furniture?
More than 130 years after its founding in Chicago, the five remaining John M. Smyth’s Homemakers furniture stores began liquidating last week and will shut their doors by the end of November. The chain is a casualty of stiff competition in the furniture industry, high gas prices and its new owner’s financial struggles.
Who are John Smithe’s daughters?
Smithe III, the company’s president, and his four beautiful, charming, and accomplished daughters—Maureen Smithe, Meghan Clarke, Caitie Jisa, and Colleen Parker.
How old are the Walter E Smithe daughters?
Colleen, Caitie, Meghan and Maureen Smithe, all between the ages of 33 and 37, represent the fourth generation of the family business and are daughters of company President Walter Smithe, the grandson of the business’s namesake.
Who are Tim and Mark Smithe?
Tim, 41, is the vice president of sales; he and his wife have four kids and live in Winnetka. And Mark, 40, is Smithe’s general counsel; he and his partner live in Lincoln Park with Petey, a 4-year-old bulldog.
Are the Smithes a family business?
The Smithes, though family, are far from exclusive. They consider themselves fortunate to work among employees who have had long careers with the company—some dating back three decades. “It’s easy for us to separate our family lives from our business lives,” says Maureen.
How big is Smithe Furniture Company?
When the boys took over from their father, there were about a half-dozen stores. Now, there are 12, a 115,000-square-foot headquarters in Itasca and more than 550 employees, and this year Walter E. Smithe Furniture will do $100 million in sales.
Where do the Smithe brothers spend their time?
The brothers spend most of their time in the company’s Itasca headquarters, which also serves as a warehouse, customer service center and point of departure for the fleet of Smithe trucks.
