MillerKnoll Announces New Head of Geiger and DatesWeiser

Zeeland, Michigan, September 3, 2024 - MillerKnoll, a global design leader, announced today that R.J. Stelter has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager of Geiger and DatesWeiser. In this role, Stelter will lead all areas and functions of the business, develop growth strategy, and maintain operational excellence to drive profitability for both brands.

Stelter brings more than a decade of MillerKnoll experience to his new role. He most recently served as MillerKnoll Vice President, Distribution Channels and Dealer Development for Americas Contract, where he led our dealer integration efforts and created new programs and avenues for dealer partnership. Prior to this position, Stelter served in a number of leadership positions for Herman Miller, including Vice President of North American Contract Sales.

"Since first walking their factory floors, I've long been an admirer of Geiger and DatesWeiser's craftmanship and commitment to high-quality, modern design," commented Stelter.

Geiger has always been proud to serve customers across a range of industries, working with its architecture and design partners to create statement-making spaces that offer a premium level of polish and sophistication. In 2021, Geiger joined operations with DatesWeiser, which specializes in exceptional standard and custom-made conference and meeting room solutions, with technology incorporated in discreet, thoughtful ways. Since its beginnings, the DatesWeiser brand has earned a reputation as a design partner committed to customer choice and innovation.

About MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in. The MillerKnoll brand portfolio includes Herman Miller, Knoll, Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach, Edelman, Geiger, HAY, HOLLY HUNT, Knoll Textiles, Maharam, Muuto, NaughtOne, and Spinneybeck|FilzFelt. MillerKnoll is an unparalleled platform that redefines modern for the 21st century by building a more sustainable, equitable and beautiful future for all.

About Geiger
At Geiger, why we do things and how we do them are inexorably one. Achieving quality through craft, celebrating materiality through elegant simplicity, improving the work environment for individuals through design that endures. Standards of craftsmanship and customer satisfaction set more than 50 years ago by founder John Geiger have driven the company's growth and continued to inspire people today. Founded in Toronto and headquartered in Atlanta since 1979, Geiger is a wholly owned subsidiary of publicly held MillerKnoll.

About DatesWeiser
Founded in 1982 in Buffalo, New York, DatesWeiser was founded by Jim Dates and Allan Weiser with a shared ambition to create the finest custom furniture. Today, DatesWeiser continues to build beautifully designed, timeless products. Every piece is impeccably crafted, incorporating technology in discreet, thoughtful ways. Collaboration and innovation are our core values- understanding how to interpret client needs is what makes DatesWeiser a trusted partner and ensures confidence in durable, lasting products. DatesWeiser is committed to customer choice, and our vast portfolio of mixed materials and streamlined processes reflect our commitment to quality and sustainability.