Sam Moore

In 1925, four-year-old Clyde Hooker, Jr. pulled the cord on the steam whistle that signaled the first work day at Hooker Furniture. In his 40 years leading the company, Clyde's remarkable dedication to the pursuit of making stylish, beautiful, well-made furniture propelled the company to become one of the nation's premier manufacturers and importers of furniture. In 2000, Clyde passed the torch of leadership to Paul B. Toms, Jr., grandson of the company's founder. Today, Hooker Furniture is recognized as one of the nations leading furniture companies. (More information on Hooker Furniture)