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Family-owned company transitions to new leadership

Kira Jenkins //May 6, 2015//

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Family-owned company transitions to new leadership

Family-owned company transitions to new leadership

Kira Jenkins //May 6, 2015//

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Robert Whit Morris II has been promoted to president of Richmond-based Morris Tile Distributors Inc., one of the largest tile distributors on the East Coast.

Morris represents the third-generation to serve in this role at the family-owned business. He formerly was vice president of commercial sales.

Former President Harvey H. Morris Jr. now is chairman of the board. He will oversee strategic growth initiatives.

Also, Robert G. Shelly is now secretary and senior vice president. He will manage company operations.

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