Silver Anniversary: ACC
Saturday, October 1, 2011 Editor's Note: In 2013 The Essential Guide will turn 25 years old! The Essential Guide is the oldest continuously locally-owned publication in Northern New Mexico. To celebrate our impending 25th, we have chosen to recognize and honor clients who have been in business as long or longer than we have. In this publication and the next two, it will be our pleasure to shine the spotlight on those who have persevered, prospered and contributed to our communities for more than 25 years. Here's to the next 25 years for them and The Essential Guide!
ACC
Larry Goldstone shares the story of how he came to be ACC’s owner. Needing to furnish a newly purchased home several years ago and not knowing how to proceed, he wandered into ACC—and immediately fell in love with the store’s aesthetic. Larry was introduced to Larry Nearhoof, a talented designer who was also ACC’s Visual Merchandise Manager. Together, the two Larrys collaborated to create a warm, sophisticated, beautiful décor that reflected the homeowner’s personality. The experience was so meaningful to Mr. Goldstone that in August of 2006, he purchased ACC from its founders and original owners, Carol Israel and Michael Needle. To this day, Mr. Goldstone remains ACC’s owner, President, and CEO. And Larry Nearhoof? He’s now ACC’s Senior Buyer & Visual Director, and, yes, he still helps Mr. Goldstone with all of his design and home furnishings needs!
Chip and Leslie Livingston, ACC’s former President and VP Merchandise Manager, respectively, recently retired from the company. Another talented interior designer, Jeff Fenton, serves as the company’s Senior VP and General Manager.
Now in its 25th year, ACC boasts three locations. In January, 2011, ACC was recognized as the Best Furniture Store in the Midwest and Southwest regions of the United States at the 22nd annual ARTS awards in Dallas, Texas. ACC continues to look forward to future opportunities for the business and to introducing additional new and exciting collections that set ACC apart as a leader in the home furnishings industry.
See ACC's Essential Guide listing.
See the ACC website: www.accsantafe.com