Princeton, New Jersey-based mattress and sleep products manufacturer Therapedic International and its Midwest licensee, The Bedding Group, recently celebrated the career of Steve Hoots. As the head of quality and product development at The Bedding Group, Hoots will retire June 27 after 47 years with the company.
According to a news release, employees and colleagues gathered at The Bedding Group’s Rock Island, Illinois, factory on June 18 for a surprise retirement celebration to recognize Hoots’ contributions and share memories from his nearly half-century career.