Crest Furniture Inc.

Simon Kaplan is a World War II veteran and recipient to numerousmedals including the Purple Heart, Simon Kaplan has proven himself onthe battlefield and in business world. The core values of honor, loyalty,truthfulness, commitment and dedication have defined hid life andcareer. Mr. Kaplan, chief executive officer of Crest Furniture Inc., dbaValue City Furniture of New Jersey, founded the retail furniture companyin 1971.Under his leadership, what started as a single store has expanded toinclude nine retail locations and ten Ashley Home Stores. Throughout theyears, Mr. Kaplan has executed a strategic plan committed to steadyprofitable growth. In addition to overseeing all aspects of the business,he serves as a mentor to his associates and fosters an environment ofsuccess.