Our Company at a Glance
Regency Office Furniture is a family-owned and operated business that has been providing high-quality office furniture to the Akron, Ohio area since 1940. We offer a wide variety of products, including desks, chairs, file cabinets, conference tables, and more. Regency also offers free interior design services to help you create the perfect office environment.
Regency is committed to providing our customers with the best possible value. We offer competitive prices on all of our products, and we also have a generous return policy. Regency is also a proud member of the Better Business Bureau, and we are happy to have an A+ rating.
If you are looking for high-quality office furniture at a great price, then Regency Office Furniture is the place for you! We have a great selection to choose from, and with our customization services and interior design specialists, we can almost guarantee a positive experience; a positive experience we strive to give our customers every day.
“Tomorrow’s Furniture Ships Today”
Aaron Summerville – President and CFO
Aaron was educated at the University of Chicago, where in 2001 he received bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Music. He continued his studies part-time to obtain an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management from the Booth School of Business in 2005. Concurrently, he worked as a Manager with InfoWorks – the database marketing analytics arm of Rapp Collins Worldwide. In 2006 he joined Regency as the CFO. In addition to his duties at Regency, he volunteers as Cub Master of his local Cub Scout Pack and as a committee member of the local Scouts BSA Troop.
Skip Summerville – CEO
Skip’s education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in BA-Finance graduating Cum Laude. While acting as President of Regency Seating Inc. today, Skips’ past includes Director of NOPA (National Office Products Association) and founding director of the NPA buying group. This eventually lead to his being Chairman of the IS Group buying cooperative, assuming responsibility for oversight and all strategic planning of the at the time 2.7 billion dollars in sales corporation.
Jimmy Russell – Marketing Manager
Jimmy Russell graduated from Malone University in 2020 with a degree in Marketing, and he has been with Regency since that very year. Jimmy leads the marketing department at Regency and plays a big part in managing other departments here as well!
Liz Cline – Operations Manager
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Tom Tolone – Outside Consultant
Mr. Tolone began his career in 1976 as an accountant for Price Waterhouse. He later transitioned to the role of Treasurer at Paoli, a manufacturer and distributor of office furniture. Mr. Tolone was appointed as CEO of Paoli two years later, where he developed a management team which drove the company for the next 20 years. As CEO, Mr. Tolone was able to grow the company over six times in size, and he developed global business in Vietnam, Malaysia, and China. In 2007 he left Paoli to serve as President of Cherryman Industries, a California based importer of office furniture. Most recently, Mr. Tolone founded Tolone LLC, a consulting firm specializing in CEO mentorship and company growth strategies. All of Tolone LLC’s initial clients grew by double digits under the firms’ guidance. Mr. Tolone received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from Millikin University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Indiana.
Family Owned for Three Generations
Regency began under the name Summervilles’ Inc, an office and supply store. Norma Summerville, the founder, led the business in a time where women weren’t typically seen running companies. Norma served the Summerville business well until she eventually stepped down in 1987 and handed leadership to her son, John “Skip” Summerville. Today, Skip and his son, Aaron, both lead the business and it’s affairs.
Innovation
Regency Office Furniture is innovative in a number of ways. We are always looking for new ways to improve our products and services, constantly researching new materials and technologies, and always looking for ways to make their products more comfortable, more efficient, and more sustainable.
We also love to innovate in our approach to customer service. We offer a great range of free services, such as interior design consultations, delivery, and assembly. We also have a good return policy to ensure that the customers have peace of mind that they are receiving the right product for their needs.
Not to mention that as Summervilles’, we were the first to offer on-site store parking in downtown Akron, and we also were the first to build an indoor office furniture showroom. We also hold many design and utility patents.
Overall, Regency Office Furniture is a company that is committed to innovation. They are always looking for new ways to improve their products, services, and customer experience. This commitment to innovation has helped them to become a leading provider of office furniture in the United States.
Same-Day Shipping
In-stock products are ready to ship out of Akron, Ohio the same or next day. Even custom items built to your specifications on-site have a quick turnaround time.
Global Connections
Regency keeps close contact with our manufacturers located all over the world. Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, or even right here in North America, we’re always talking about what’s going on with them and how to make our production better.
RGS Covers Your Office Needs
Regency produces a wide array of furniture and interior design, with a focus is in Training Room, Breakroom, Conference, Case Goods, and Seating. For your Training Room needs, select from the most sturdy, stylish, and functional table bases. And with our Conferencing tables, you won’t only find stylish tops and beautiful finished. You’ll also find hardware that allows you to have an efficient meeting.
Professional Design Services
The team of professional interior designers at Regency helps companies of any size. Whatever you bring to the table, they’ll help you choose the brands that best fit the company, staff, and space. Find out for yourself when you schedule a consultation. The designers will help with office layouts, furniture selection, finishes, colors, and styles. They’ll even help with flooring, office décor, lighting, wall colors and more.
Professional Imaging and Marketing
Regency uses in-house graphics, photography, and marketing. Our team brings best high-res imagery, detailed data, informational brochures, and other materials. We’ll make sure you know and see about what everything Regency has.
Custom Capabilities
After using local manufacturing, Regency can customize the furniture for your entire office! You can choose from an array of laminate finishes and upholstery fabric colors. Regency customization is done in house by a team of great employees
Top Notch Customer Service
At Regency, you’ll get the honest and helpful customer service you’d expect from a small business. We treat our customers like family. We treat each caller with the respect they deserve. We’re all dedicated to professional problem solving and cordial answers to your questions.