Speakers

Luke Barger is an accomplished manufacturing and supply chain executive with nearly 30 years of leadership experience in the furniture and casegoods manufacturing industry. He currently serves as Plant Manager for Sherrill Furniture Company’s casegoods manufacturing facility in North Carolina, overseeing all aspects of production for high-end residential wood furniture.

Throughout his career, Luke has held senior leadership positions with nationally recognized companies including Sherrill Furniture, HNI Corporation, Ethan Allen, Thomasville Furniture, Broyhill Furniture, and Furniture Brands International. His expertise spans plant management, supply chain operations, industrial engineering, purchasing, distribution and logistics, continuous improvement, and product engineering.

Luke has successfully led large-scale manufacturing operations with responsibility for multimillion-dollar facilities, complex supply chains, and teams exceeding 400 employees. He is recognized for implementing lean manufacturing principles, driving operational excellence, improving productivity and quality, and developing high-performing teams.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering with a concentration in Furniture Manufacturing from North Carolina State University, graduating Cum Laude, and is Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.