The Evolution of Modern Design CEU

with Phil Miller – Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Thayer Coggin, Inc.

The presentation walks you through the 130 years of modern architecture and interior design: highlighting how it was influenced, its hallmarks, motifs and defining materials. We will explore the American masters of the modern movement and discover why this period is still inspiring designers today.  Concluding with its growing relevance for today’s living environments.

This program is registered for 0.1 CEU value. 

Presenter

Phil Miller has enjoyed a career in the furniture industry for over 40 years.  He has extensive experience in Executive Management in all aspects of furniture manufacturing.

As Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Thayer Coggin, Inc., Phil is responsible for the management of the company’s United States and International sales force as well as directly handling the relationships with its national accounts. In addition, he has oversight of the development and implementation of  Thayer Coggin’s marketing strategy that insures the integrity and intrinsic value of its premium brand of modern design.

Prior to joining Thayer Coggin Inc., in September 2009, Phil was an owner of him family business, Miller Office Furniture, a manufacturer of commercial and institutional case goods and seating. Joining the company in 1976 as Special Assistant to his father, who founded the company in 1953, he became General Manager then President and finally CEO until December 2008.