​Richard Magnussen, retired CEO of Magnussen Home, joined the family-owned company in 1970. He built one of the most aggressive global residential furniture companies, selling to more than 20 countries, finding homes for more than 100,000 pieces of furniture a month. Richard’s focus on growth and expansion has driven Magnussen Home to become Canada’s largest supplier with headquarters in North Carolina, corporate office in Ontario, and key distribution centres in California and HCMC Vietnam. Richard was the first Canadian chairman of American Home Furnishings Association (AHFA) and chairman of the board for Life Action Ministries USA. Richard resides in Waterloo, Ontario and winters in Naples, Florida with Marilyn, his best friend and wife of 53 years. He is proud of his three children and their spouses and is a champion of his ten energetic grandchildren.