PEOPLE.

Stiles Machinery Inc. of Grand Rapids, Ml, has announced the following promotions: Steve Harrod to systems supervisor for the parts department, Eric Jansen to customer service supervisor; Kim Patrick to purchasing and logistics manager, parts department; Ron Laub to regional service manager for the South Central region, and Steve Griswold to Southeast Regional Service Manager.

The American Furniture Manufacturers Assn. has named David Purvis to the new position of director of information technology. Nancy High has assumed responsibility for the development of AFMA's Decorative Accessories Division, in addition to her position as vice president of marketing services. Tim Burton has been promoted to vice president of the Transportation and Logistics division, and has also assumed responsibility for the Suppliers division.

Roseville, MN's Colonial Craft has hired Bob Cherrey as its new sales and marketing manager.

Doug Rex has been appointed president and CEO of MeplaAlfit Inc. of Lexington, NC.

Weima America has promoted Hartmut Bendfeldt to vice president. Bendfeldt will be responsible for overall company operations.

DISA Systems Inc. of Thomasville, NC, has promoted Yuri Chocholko to Northeast District Sales Manager.

Joan Peterson has been promoted to operations manager for SCMI Leasing, a division of SCM Group USA.

The Unfinished Furniture Assn. has elected Susan Samter as president of the board of directors.

Koetter Dry Kiln Inc., a subsidiary of Koetter Woodworking Inc. located in Borden, IN, has named Jack Meredith as president.

Engelwood, NJ-based Abet Laminati has appointed Anthony Damiano as president.

Omnova Solutions of Fairlawn, OH, has named Michael J. Dodson president, decorative products division.

Holographic and specialty coated film manufacturer CFC Intenational Inc. of Chicago Heights, IL, has named Edward Zelasko vice president, sales--Americas for CFC Central.