AtHome America Attracts Major Investment
9/15/2007
Mr. Joey Carter and AtHome America® have announced that Mr. Carter has acquired controlling interest in the company from long-time investor Jefferson Capital Partners. Under the terms of the transaction, Joey Carter will be named president and chief executive officer and AtHome America co-founders Ms. Becky Wright and Ms. Lisa Brandau will remain significant stockholders in the business. They will also continue to serve on the company’s executive team as Executive Vice Presidents and members of the board of directors. Company headquarters will remain near Chicago, Illinois.
AtHome America is a fast growing, multi-million dollar direct selling company based in Alsip, Illinois. AtHome America specializes in the distribution of home decorative accessories and gifts sold directly to customers via their independent sales people, known as HomeStyle Specialists, at HomeShows held in the privacy of the customers’ homes or via the Internet at www.athome.com. There are HomeStyle Specialists nationwide.