55 Years of Award-Winning Research
100 International Furnishings Markets
One Trusted Industry Voice

  • Jerry Epperson, the trusted voice in the home furnishings industry, known for his data-rich research and deep analysis of consumer trends, market cycles, and economic shifts. His research and guides are essential tools for leaders across the home furnishings industry.

  • As a consultant and speaker, Jerry Epperson brings unmatched insight and candor to companies navigating change, growth, and consolidation. From family-run businesses to major manufacturers, he advises with clarity, credibility and wit - often shaping strategy at the highest levels, even briefing the White House on industry matters.

  • Jerry Epperson’s impact has been recognized with some of the industry’s highest honors, including the Distinguished Service Award and the Pillar of the Industry Award. He was inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame and consistently celebrated as a leader who shaped the future of the industry.

Jerry Epperson turned a deep love for the furniture industry into a legendary career spanning research, investment banking, and thought leadership.

A CFA with degrees from UVA and William & Mary, he helped launch The Home Furnishings Research Compendium and later co-founded an investment banking business to guide the industry through change and consolidation.

Known for his wit, humility, and sharp insight, Jerry’s briefed the White House, earned top honors, and shaped how generations understand the business of home.

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In 2010, I was asked by one of the few remaining polio-related publications to write a few short stories about my experiences growing up with polio. I caught polio in the fall of 1950, in the last polio epidemic that ran from 1949 to 1952. The Salk and Sabin vaccines arrived in 1954 and 1957 and polio declined as a threat in the U.S. soon afterwards.

In reflection, I have been extremely blessed throughout my life because of my catching the dreaded disease. I had a supportive, loving family; because of the polio I learned that I must get a good education and could not work in the local factories or on farms; I married an extraordinary girl, a nurse, who supported me in my work, gave me two wonderful children and who I love more than ever after 51 years of marriage; my work allowed me to meet leaders internationally and travel extensively in North America, Asia and Europe; l was blessed with two hard working, talented partners and our business, now 30 years old, has exceeded our best expectations, and my health remains good.

On my 73rd birthday, my family gave me this book, made from the stories I wrote a decade ago. The original title "Limping Through Life in Crippling Detail" could not be used because it had already been on another publication. I hope you enjoy this light hearted recollection of my early days.