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In November 1999, Marsha Goodman joined U S Business Interiors of Arizona as a 15% equity partner and President. In June 2004, she completed the purchase of the majority of USBI’s stock, thus becoming the Chief Executive Officer of an Arizona-based Woman-Owned Business.
USBI represents 200 additional lines of office furniture and architectural products related to the office environment. In addition, USBI provides the full range of services related to managing the office environment for clients of all sizes, including space planning, move management and reconfiguration. Clients range from major chip manufacturers in the East Valley, the Maricopa Community College District, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital to the Earnhardt and Chapman car dealerships, the Nature Conservancy and Grace Chapel.
U S Business Interiors is committed to supporting the community, which has supported its dramatic growth. In 2000 and 2001, USBI chaired a golf tournament for the benefit of Project Challenge, raising over $35,000 in 2001 to support the military style school for at-risk teens. Beginning in 1999, USBI has hosted the annual “CHAIRity” benefit for the Phoenix Family Advocacy Center, which brings together all resources necessary to support the victims of domestic violence in one safe environment. This event has raised awareness of prevention efforts, as well as funds for discretionary services such as family counseling. In addition, USBI has provided funding and services to support the Southwest Autism Research Center, Childhelp, and Homeward Bound. |
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| Dealer Business Consultant |
March, 1998 – November, 1999 |
| Responsible for consulting with Steelcase dealers throughout Michigan on business issues, including strategic planning and appropriate financial management. |
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| Director, Government Sales |
May, 1992 – March, 1998 |
| Steelcase formed a group to focus on sales to federal, state and local governments across the country in 1992. Ms. Goodman was responsible for the negotiation of contracts and the coordination of dealer efforts nationwide, which resulted in an increase in federal government sales from $7M to $70M annually, and the doubling of sales to other government entities. |
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| Director, Contract Administration and Pricing |
June, 1990 – May, 1992 |
| Oversaw the integration of the contract and administration functions of Westinghouse Furniture Systems, Shaw Walker Office Furniture, Reff Furniture, and Knoll as Westinghouse acquired the latter three companies and consolidated them into a $1.2B office furniture manufacturer under the Knoll name. |
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| Responsible for all contract negotiation, as well as liaison with corporate legal department. |
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In-house counsel. |
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Associate attorney. |
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| J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law |
May, 1980 |
| B.A., summa cum laud, St. Lawrence University |
May, 1977 |
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| American Heart Association, Phoenix Chapter |
2000 - 2001 |
Board member; Corporate Gifts Committee Chair
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| International Interior Design Association Foundation |
January, 2000 - 2002 |
Board member; Treasurer
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| Employers Against Domestic Violence |
2001 – Present |
Training and Awareness Committee Chair
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(2003 – present) |
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| Arizona Women for Education and Employment (AWEE) |
2001 – present |
Secretary
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Vice President
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(2003 –2004) |
Elected Board Chair
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2004 |
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| Phoenix Chapter, Anti-Defamation League |
2002 – present |
Appointed Development Committee Co-Chair
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2004 |
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