Northfield resident Kate Beal is putting her architectural background to work as the newest member of the WallGoldfinger sales force.
Formerly of Northfield, WallGoldfinger designs, engineers and manufactures some of the world’s finest corporate furniture in a recently redesigned, state-of-the art space in the former Ethan Allen furniture plant on Hull Street in Randolph.
A native of Connecticut, Beal came to Vermont to attend Norwich University in Northfield, where she was a member of the Corps of Cadets. At Norwich, she earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural studies and later a master of architecture degree, completing her thesis on designing structures to withstand disasters.
She worked at Wiemann Lamphere Architects in Colchester and then Maclay Architects in Waitsfield before joining Creative Office Pavilion in Burlington as a designer beginning in 2010.
A chance meeting in a Chicago airport connected Beal with WallGoldfinger owner John Wall, also of Northfield. They had both attended the same NeoCon conference and struck up a conversation while waiting for an alternative to a cancelled flight home. That conversation morphed into an interview and soon a job offer.
Beal joined WallGoldfinger in October as vice president of sales.
“I’m excited to be part of such a reputable company with both Northfield roots and national renown,” said Beal, who is looking forward to matching customers’ needs with WallGoldfinger’s product lines and custom solutions.
Wall noted that Beal’s design experience will aid clients in choosing the right furniture for their needs. And, he said, “We often work directly with architects. Kate speaks their language and will be an excellent ambassador for our products.”
Founded in 1971, WallGoldfinger designs, engineers, manufactures and installs the world’s finest executive furniture, including custom boardroom and conference tables, lecterns and credenzas and meticulously-crafted Arbor and Summit product lines. Built for today’s business people, WallGoldfinger’s furniture solutions are innovatively designed to integrate the latest communication technology, built with responsibly-sourced materials and made in the United States in a state-of-the-art facility in Randolph, Vt. WallGoldfinger products are displayed in a New York City showroom and sold to top corporate, institutional and government decision makers in collaboration with leading architects. Nationally known for its work with Fortune 500 corporations, leading financial and insurance institutions, large law firms, universities and government agencies, WallGoldfinger clients include the White House, New York Stock Exchange, International Monetary Fund and the United Nations.
The company’s vision is to be a leader in offering innovative, functional and unique furniture solutions to corporate customers worldwide with the values of quality, customer service, ethics, and integrity.