Jim Gooding Is New VP & General Manager of the Washington Design Center

MMPI announces the promotion of Jim Gooding to Vice President and General Manager of the Washington Design Center in Washington DC.
 
In his new role, Gooding will be responsible for overseeing the operations and leasing efforts for the 60 showrooms and office tenants housed at the Washington Design Center. Gooding will also develop the strategic positioning for the facility, while overseeing and maintaining tenant relations at the Design Center.

Gooding comes to the Washington Design Center with more than 25 years of experience in the home furnishings industry. Most recently, Gooding was Vice President of Sales for MMPI’s six properties in High Point, North Carolina. In that position, Gooding oversaw the leasing efforts for more than 125 home furnishings showrooms, encompassing more than 2 million square feet.
 
“Jim brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the home furnishings industry to the Washington Design Center,” said John H. Brennen III, Executive Vice President, MMPI. “Jim understands our business, the challenges that our showrooms face, and the importance of strong relationships with our clients and customers. Jim’s strong leadership and business acumen will be a tremendous asset to this world-class facility.”
 
Dedicated to providing the finest in home furnishings to the design trade, The Washington Design Center houses wholesale residential, commercial and building products showrooms. Considered the mid-Atlantic region’s largest resource and destination for the design industry, The Washington Design Center works closely with designers to guarantee consumers the best possible luxury shopping experience.

The Washington Design Center is located at 300 D Street, SW in Washington, D.C. Above the Federal Center SW Metro Station, The Washington Design Center is served by the Orange and Blue lines.