Columbus, Ohio – Ira Sharfin, CEO and President of Continental Office Environments, announced today the appointment of Rachel Friedman as Vice President of Market Development. Friedman brings 15 years of business development experience in the office furniture industry, serving as Global Account Manager for Herman Miller, Inc. for the past eight years. Prior to Herman Miller, Ms. Friedman started her career at Continental Office Environments as a designer and National Accounts Manager.

In this new role, Ms. Friedman will be responsible for growing the national accounts business and developing Continental’s services. She has been appointed a member of the executive management team and will report directly to the CEO.

In making the announcement, Mr. Sharfin stated, “Rachel is returning to the Continental team at a pivotal time in the growth of our business. Her experience in delivering workplace solutions to complex customers will support Continental’s growth and diversification.”

Ms. Friedman stated, “Continental has a strong strategy in place across the Erie, Toledo, Pittsburgh and Columbus markets. I am excited to be apart of Continental’s transformation from a furniture dealership to a workplace solutions provider, delivering not only products, but extensive services as well.”
Founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1939, Continental Office Environments is one of the largest office interiors and furniture resources in the nation. Continental draws from the design expertise of the world's foremost furniture designers and craftsmen, bringing the latest in workplace solutions and a broad spectrum of services and products to growing corporate, education, government and healthcare organizations. The company has 260 employees throughout its offices, showrooms and distribution centers in Ohio and Pennsylvania.