​SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Business announced Walker Edison as No. 4 on their Fast 50 list yesterday during an award luncheon held at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City.
 
The Fast 50 list recognizes the fastest growing companies in Utah. The considerations for the award include a minimum of two years in business and a combination of revenue growth and total revenue. Each candidate is vetted by Tanner LLC for financial accuracy.
 
Walker Edison COO Matt Davis said of the award, “I’m extremely proud of our talented team and their innovation that paves the way for our continued growth. Our success will always be a product of the efforts of our team.”
 
This is the fifth year that Walker Edison has been included in the Utah Business Fast 50 list.
 
“Having sustained long-term high growth is nothing but a testament to the amazing team at Walker Edison. We are so proud of the people we work with every day”, said Walker Edison CEO Brad Bonham
 
A full list of all the Fast 50 winners can be found on the Utah Business website.
 
 
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About Walker Edison
Established in 2006, Walker Edison quickly became a leading partner and a drop-ship solution for the biggest names in e-commerce. We are a data centric organization that is committed to deliver more than just innovative furniture - we are committed to help our customers Live Outside the Box™. Walker Edison is a global organization with operations in Brazil, Asia, the UK and Germany. To learn more visit walkeredison.com
 
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From the Home World Business website:

Selected by HomeWorld Business editors, “People To Watch” represents a cross section of a diverse housewares business— from established to newly installed company leaders; from large to small operations, from big-box to specialty retailers; from trade show managers to celebrity endorsers. The HomeWorld “People To Watch” are in the spotlight not only for how they might impact their respective organizations in the coming months, but also for how they might impact the overall housewares business.

​Joana McKenna, Walker Edison, President

CREDENTIALS: Walker Edison recently named Joana McKenna president. She reports directly to Brad Bonham, the company’s co-founder and CEO and will work with him and the company’s other co-founder, Matt Davis, COO, to enhance and drive the company’s growth initiatives.
McKenna was most recently VP/growth at Walmart, where she led marketplace business growth strategy, fueled development of its e-commerce business and spearheaded successful advanced initiatives. She also held senior positions at Amazon and Johnson & Johnson, not to mention running her own e-commerce layette and juvenile furniture business. At Amazon, McKenna participated in the strategic development of its marketplace as well as global brands registry and protection.

WHAT TO WATCH: Walker Edison hired McKenna to help usher in the company’s next decade and generation of growth, which includes building human capital and technology as well as expanding growth channels. She will help the company build private brands, boost international growth, explore a distinct direct-to-consumer element and develop new sourcing. In addition, she will aid in tackling issues such as sustainability and diversity in the context of Walker Edison operations.

PERSPECTIVE: “Walker Edison designs furniture for everyone, at every stage of life, no matter where you live,” McKenna said. “As we look to the second half of fiscal year ‘20 and fiscal year ‘21, our number one focus is our employees and meeting our team wherever they are. From working remote to flexible schedules, benefits that support their health and wellbeing, to the tools and technology they need to be productive and drive innovation. Walker Edison is poised to become the market leader in RTA, and we are focused on driving innovation with new categories and product assortment, exploring direct-to-consumer, and optimizing our supply chain to proactively support our year-over-year growth. This is only possible by building upon an organization that sets the pace for best-in-class employee benefits, career development, and diversity and inclusion. Walker Edison will continue to innovate our designs and produce furniture that meets the trends and demands of our partners and consumers.” —Mike Duff

SALT LAKE CITY – Inc. magazine today revealed that Walker Edison is No. 1003 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
 
“We are honored to be included on the Inc 5000 list,” says Walker Edison CEO Brad Bonham. “2020 has rapidly sped up our growth and we look forward to being a part of this list for many years to come.”
 
Not only have the companies on the 2020 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists as well. The 2020 Inc. 5000 achieved an incredible three-year average growth of over 500 percent, and a median rate of 165 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $209 billion in 2019, accounting for over 1 million jobs over the past three years. 
 
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are also being featured in the September issue of Inc., available on newsstands August 12.
 
“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism.”
 
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held virtually from October 23 to 27, 2020. As always, speakers will include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation.
 
About Walker Edison:
Established in 2006, Walker Edison quickly became a leading partner and a drop-ship solution for the biggest names in e-commerce. We are a data centric organization that is committed to deliver more than just innovative furniture - we are committed to help our customers Live Outside the Box™. Walker Edison is a global organization with operations in Brazil, Asia, the UK and Germany. To learn more visit walkeredison.com
 
 
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
 
Methodology
The 2020 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2016 and 2019. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2016. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2019. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2016 is $100,000; the minimum for 2019 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
 
About Inc. Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
 
 
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brittany.smart@walkeredison.com

SALT LAKE CITY – EY today announced that Brad Bonham and Matt Davis of Walker Edison are finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 Award in the Utah Region. Widely considered one of the most prestigious business awards programs in the U.S., the program recognizes entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, while also transforming our world. Brad and Matt were selected as finalists by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a virtual celebration on October 2nd.
 
Brad Bonham said of the announcement, “It’s an honor to be included among these great business and community leaders.  Being a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award is a testament to our amazing team at Walker Edison and the incredible job they have done in building a billion-dollar e-commerce business.  We couldn’t be more thrilled to be considered for such an award.”
 
Now in its 34th year, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries throughout the world. 
 
To learn more about the Utah Region program, please visit www.ey.com/us/eoy/utah_region. Join the conversation on social media by following us @EY_US and using #EOYSLC.
 
Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National competition. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards in November.
 
 

About Walker Edison:
Established in 2006, Walker Edison quickly became a leading partner and a drop-ship solution for the biggest names in e-commerce. We are a data centric organization that is committed to deliver more than just innovative furniture - we are committed to help our customers Live Outside the Box™. Walker Edison is a global organization with operations in Brazil, Asia, the UK and Germany. To learn more visit walkeredison.com

Sponsors
Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored by SAP America and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
In the Utah Region, local sponsors include Digital Bytes Production & Design, Diversified Insurance Group, Silicon Slopes, Strong & Hanni Law Firm, The Community Foundation of Utah and Truss.
 
About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs. The program makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries.
 
About EY’s Growth Markets Network
EY’s worldwide Growth Markets Network is dedicated to serving the changing needs of high-growth companies. For more than 30 years, we’ve helped many of the world’s most dynamic and ambitious companies grow into market leaders. Whether working with international mid-cap companies or early stage, venture-backed businesses, our professionals draw upon their extensive experience, insight and global resources to help your business succeed.
 
About EY
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
 
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
 
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Brittany Smart, Public Relations Specialist
brittany.smart@walkeredison.com

SALT LAKE CITY – Walker Edison, a leading provider of RTA furniture, announced today that Joana McKenna has been named President effective immediately and reporting directly to Brad Bonham, CEO of Walker Edison.
 
The company said the transition is occurring at a “pivotal time” for the business, a leader in the furniture industry, as it seeks a new stage of growth.
 
Ms. McKenna was most recently the Vice President of Growth at Walmart Inc., where she led marketplace business growth strategy, fueled record development for Walmart’s e-commerce front, and spearheaded numerous successful and forward-thinking initiatives.
 
“I am thrilled to have someone of Joana’s expertise join our senior management team at Walker Edison,” said Mr. Bonham. “Her initiatives have led to billions of dollars in growth across some of the largest e-commerce retailers in the world. Joana’s commitment to her teams and to lifting the communities around her also mirrors our passion for charitable giving and cultivating an inclusive and fulfilling work environment.” 
 
A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, Ms. McKenna brings over 20 years of e-commerce experience to Walker Edison in building global brands and businesses, inspiring innovative thinking, and driving international growth. She is a dynamic, people-first leader who has held several senior positions at Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, and Walmart. 
 
“I am honored to join this extraordinary company at a time of tremendous opportunity to capitalize on its core business and innovate for the future,” Ms. McKenna said. “Walker Edison is in a unique position to not only transform but lead the industry in best-in-class products. Their focus on data and innovation is inspiring and offers endless potential. I believe Walker Edison is well-positioned to become the leader in this space and I’m excited to get started.”
 
Walker Edison was established 15 years ago by Mr. Bonham and has quickly become not only one of the fastest-growing companies in Utah but also a leading partner and a drop-ship solution for some of the biggest names in the e-commerce furniture space. 
 
“Ms. McKenna’s expertise in high-growth e-commerce businesses, as well as her passion for people, are symbiotic with our focus at Walker Edison,” Mr. Bonham said. “To have someone of her expertise running multi-billion-dollar e-commerce businesses is invaluable as we continue to scale our data-driven model.”
 
 
 
About Walker Edison:
Established in 2006, Walker Edison quickly became a leading partner and a drop-ship solution for the biggest names in e-commerce. We are a data-centric organization that is committed to delivering more than just innovative furniture - we are committed to helping our customers Live Outside the Box™. Walker Edison is a global organization with operations in Brazil, Asia, the UK and Germany. 
 
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brittany Smart, Public Relations Specialist
brittany.smart@walkeredison.com

​In the past 10 days, our Leadership and People & Culture teams have come together to discuss ways we can improve our diversity and inclusion here at Walker Edison.

To extend our recognition of Black History, we will be adding Juneteenth (June 19), and MLK Day (3rd Monday in January) as company paid holidays. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and MLK Day celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential civil rights leader who led campaigns to end racial segregation.

We recognize this is just one step on our road to a more diverse and inclusive Walker Edison and look forward to sharing more steps we will be taking in the near future.

IN THE NEWS:

• KSL TV
• Deseret News 
• HFN
• Furniture Today
• Home World Business​​

SALT LAKE CITY – Last Tuesday, March 17, Brad Bonham, CEO of Walker Edison, sent out a letter outlining what the Utah based eCommerce furniture company was doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In it was a call for nominations for those whose budgets were tight, but in need of a desk to successfully work and teach their kids remotely.
 
Since Tuesday, the post has been shared hundreds of times and the company has been flooded with email responses from across the nation. As a result, Walker Edison donated over 500 desks to individuals and families! **UPDATE: Walker Edison has now donated 750 desks** (our inventory limit has been reached and we will not be sending out any more beyond that)
 
Bonham commented, “Extending a hand to those that need is at the very core of what we do at Walker Edison. Please join us during this difficult time in lifting others by helping those in need. Let’s stay positive, safe, and healthy as we confront this as a worldwide family. We will survive this, together.”
 
About Walker Edison:
Established in 2006, Walker Edison quickly became a leading partner and a drop-ship solution for the biggest names in e-commerce. We are a data centric organization that is committed to deliver more than just innovative furniture - we are committed to help our customers Live Outside the Box™. Walker Edison is a global organization with operations in Brazil, Asia, the UK and Germany. To learn more visit walkeredison.com
 
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brittany Smart, Public Relations Specialist
brittany.smart@walkeredison.com

SALT LAKE CITY – After two years of service, Brad Edison Bonham has stepped down as the Chairman of the Board for Make-A-Wish® Utah.

During Brad’s tenure on the Make-A-Wish Utah Board, the organization has experienced double-digit growth in wishes granted and funds raised, making it one of the fastest-growing chapters in the country.
“Make-A-Wish® Utah has benefited greatly from Brad’s leadership and support while serving on the board and as board chairman,” said Jared Perry, CEO of Make-A-Wish® Utah. “We have been able to grant an unprecedented number of wishes and engage donors across the state.” 

Brad is the co-founder and CEO of Salt Lake City-based Walker Edison—a leading partner in the e-commerce home furnishings space that has been recognized as one of Utah’s fastest-growing companies and as an international business powerhouse.

During Brad’s six years on the board, Make-A-Wish® Utah helped grant over 1,200 wishes to children across the state. During this same time, Make-A-Wish® Utah established a groundbreaking endowment that will continue to grant wishes into perpetuity and transitioned the organization from an event-based fundraising model to an entrepreneurial model that focuses on donor relations and community engagement. 

“I feel extremely fortunate to have played a small role in the success of this organization and its world-class team,” said Brad Bonham. “I have stood in the presence of giants and our family will continue to support the tremendous mission of creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.”

Make-A-Wish ® Utah is excited to announce that current board member Tara Thue has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board. As President of Mountain West States for AT&T, Tara Thue brings experience and passion for the mission of Make-A-Wish Utah.

“For every wish granted, there are amazing people and organizations that stand behind our wish kids with the sole purpose of bringing hope and joy,” said Jared Perry, CEO of Make-A-Wish ® Utah. “I’m fortunate to have worked with Brad and I look forward to Tara’s leadership.”

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About Make-A-Wish Utah
Every 34 minutes Make-A-Wish® grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories. We believe that a wish experience can be a game-changer. This one belief guides us in everything we do. It inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve. Learn more at utah.wish.org

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​SALT LAKE CITY – Lance Ferguson, Senior VP of Sales at Walker Edison, was named a Sales Professional of the Year by Utah Business for 2020.
 
Utah Business states: “Without our sales and marketing teams, our businesses wouldn’t even get off the ground. This is why we take the time each year to celebrate those individuals that go above and beyond to, not only make our year a success, but to share the company’s vision with the world.”
 
Lance has been in sales for over 20 years, ten of which have been at Walker Edison where he is currently the Senior VP of Sales. He is responsible for leading a team of 30+ people and pushing the company’s growth. Walker Edison is one of Utah’s fastest growing companies, with an impressive 70% year-over-year growth rate and acknowledges Lance’s remarkable impact on their business.
 
Concerning work in sales, Lance Ferguson notes, “One of the greatest things I’ve been able to teach is that sales is, at its core, learning what someone needs. It’s about taking the time to get to know people or businesses and then bringing them the missing piece. Figure out who you’re working with and then find a way to fulfill their need. Become the solution to their problem.”
 
Walker Edison is proud to see one of their talented employees garner this well-earned distinction.
 
 
 
 
 
​About Walker Edison
Established in 2006, Walker Edison quickly became a leading partner and a drop-ship solution for the biggest names in e-commerce. We are a data centric organization that is committed to deliver more than just innovative furniture - we are committed to help our customers Live Outside the Box™. Walker Edison is a global organization with operations in Brazil, Asia, the UK and Germany. To learn more visit walkeredison.com
 
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brittany Smart, Public Relations Specialist
brittany.smart@walkeredison.com

Walker Edison was honored during the annual Mountain West Capital Network gala as the 18th fastest growing company in Utah as part of their Utah 100 list. 

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Utah 100, MWCN's annual list of the fastest-growing companies in the state. They rank the 100 fastest-growing companies by looking at revenue from both a percentage increase and a dollar increase over a five year period through 2018.

Ryan Dent, chairman of the MWCN Utah 100 committee said, "Each of our honorees are continuing to elevate Utah's economy, as well as our profile nationally and internationally."

Walker Edison is honored to have been included among such great companies in Utah. 
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Walker Edison was also awarded on the Utah 100 list in 2014 and 2018.

photo by ​© Brock Best Photography