A 32 year veteran of the home furnishing industry, Keith Nichols is currently the Vice President of Manufacturing for Century Furniture. He is responsible for the operations of Century’s Casegoods and Upholstery plants and trucking division. Headquartered in Hickory, Century employs over 800 associates, and operates in 4 domestic production facilities. Prior to his current role, Keith was the Plant Manager for the Century Chair division for 15 years. Keith is a 1991 graduate of NC State’s Furniture Manufacturing and Management Program and a minor in Industrial Engineering. Keith resides in Hickory with his wife Rhonda and their 3 children, Battle, Maggie, and Henry.