In Loving Memory of Jay Harmeyer

It is with profound shock and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Jay Harmeyer, CEO of MBI, on Friday, May 26, 2023. The entire MBI family is deeply saddened by this loss. Jay's remarkable leadership guided MBI for 26 years, and his knowledge of the furniture industry shaped our organization in significant ways.

 

Jay was more than a CEO; he was a mentor, a visionary, and a dear friend to many. His passion and dedication to MBI were unparalleled, and his legacy will continue to inspire us as we move forward. We will always remember his guidance, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

 

During this difficult time, we extend our most heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Jay's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they navigate through this profound loss. May they find comfort and strength in the cherished memories of Jay and the love and support of their friends and family.

 

A Celebration of Life in honor of Jay Harmeyer will be held on Saturday, June 3, at 11 am at the Bellevue Club, in the Olympic Ballroom. We invite all those whose lives were touched by Jay to join us in paying tribute to his remarkable life and celebrating his lasting contributions.

 

In lieu of flowers, we kindly request that donations be made to two causes close to Jay's heart. Contributions can be made to Bellevue LifeSpring at bellevuelifespring.org or the Alcoholism Research Foundation at alcoholismresearch.org.

 

Jay Harmeyer's impact on MBI and the wider community will never be forgotten. Let us come together to remember, honor, and celebrate the extraordinary life of a remarkable leader, colleague, and friend.

 

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MBI Seattle, Washington State’s longest established Herman Miller dealer is excited to announce that our brand family has expanded! We have proudly added renowned design brand Knoll to our portfolio of quality products. Together with Herman Miller and Knoll, MBI Seattle now represents the most iconic brands in furniture design, delivering a complete solution with the high-quality service we are known for.

 

 

MBI Seattle President & CEO Jay Harmeyer says, “After 41 years of representing the most creative and innovative brands of furniture with Herman Miller, MBI Seattle is delighted to announce the addition of the Knoll family of products and services to our collection.  This is a very exciting time for our industry and a great time to be an MBI customer!”