LINWOOD – Linwood Furniture Inc. said yesterday that its board of directors has named Bob Shaak as chief executive and president, and Bryan Starnes as senior vice president of operations and secretary of the manufacturer.

The officials replace Jimmy Kepley and Dan Timberlake, the founders of the manufacturer who have chosen to focus on their other businesses. They will remain as board members.


Linwood Furniture began operations in March 2013 as a contract manufacturer, primarily making The World of Bob Timberlake line for Lexington Home Brands. It has made a wooden-furniture line for Richard Childress that focuses on its Davidson County winery. It has 110 employees, up from 25 in May 2013.