Corporate News

This post is from an article posted on LinkedIn written by our SVP of Global Sales & Partner Growth, Lance Ferguson.  When we were sitting down as an executive team to lay out our company values, being feisty and persevering was discussed and worded in several different ways; being scrappy, never giving up, overcoming any obstacle, tough, and several others. It is one of my favorite values, because in life, I was taught from a young age that I am the only one who gets to decide my future. I would face obstacles or challenges, and people would try and tell me I...

SALT LAKE CITY – Walker Edison, a leading provider of RTA furniture, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Lance Ferguson to Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Partner Growth as well as the addition of Alicia DeFinis as the Vice President of Partner Growth.Lance Ferguson has been with Walker Edison for over 10 years. During that time, his leadership has impacted Walker Edison greatly and has successfully seen the company through a recession, a global pandemic, and unprecedented growth. Lance has helped to build out diverse teams and develop structures that scale for both the North American and...

A big congratulations to our CEO, Brad Bonham on being recognized as a CEO of the Year by Utah Business today!Brad has led Walker Edison with vision, integrity and compassion. His genuine concern for the Walker Edison team inspires them to push harder and take this company further. Thank you for leading by example and inspiring everyone to reach their full potential so that Walker Edison can reach its full potential.Click here to watch the interview video shown during the event, and you can find the full list of 2021 honorees on the Utah Business website. 

As an immigrant and leader of a Utah-based company, I wanted to share some feelings directly from my heart: grief, frustration, and confusion. Like many, I’ve had a hard time processing the recent series of racist hate crimes against the Asian community. I’m filled with grief that I need to worry about the safety of my closest friends and colleagues… having a genuine concern if they will be attacked while walking in their neighborhoods. The idea that my best friend can be attacked - simply because she is Asian - is beyond frustrating. I’m confused on how people can sit ideally by when hate crimes against Asians have increased...

Happy International Women’s Day - today we celebrate women everywhere!“On International Women's Day, let's remember that when we support and provide opportunities for women and girls to be equal, everyone is greater for it,” said Joana McKenna, President of Walker Edison. Walker Edison has signed the ElevateHER™ pledge through the Women’s Leadership Institute and is committed to increasing the percentage of women in leadership, increasing the retention rate of women at all levels, monitoring pay and closing any identified gaps, as well as establishing leadership development and mentoring programs for women. Our ERG, the Women of Walker Edison, is committed to encouraging and elevating women through...