Southerland history

In 1917 my grandfather, also named Robert Sutherland, died and left a small sum of life insurance to my father.

Four years later, Southerland acquires American Sleep Products, Inc. in Nashville, TN and manufacturing is consolidated into its Nashville manufacturing facility at 1973 Southerland Drive.

Herman Southerland, Jr. acquires majority ownership of Southerland’s, Inc. two years later and in 1993 Southerland completes 25,000 square foot expansion of Nashville plant.

Bryan Smith joins Southerland as Vice President of Finance & CFO in 1996 and three years later, Herman Southerland, Jr. is named CEO, and Bryan Smith is named President & CFO of Southerland, Inc.

In 2003, Southerland opens a 45,000 square foot factory in Phoenix, AZ and a new warehouse facility in Birmingham, AL and Southerland organizes sister company, Southerland Transport, LLC., to operate as a dedicated carrier for Southerland, Inc.

In 2012, Southerland, Inc. opens its fourth United States plant occupying 42,000 square feet in TN to manufacture adjustable bed bases and corporate headquarters open in Nashville, where they still remain today.

Bryan became the CEO and President in 2013 and serves on Southerland’s Board of Directors.

Jim joined Southerland in March of 2017 and has over 40 years’ experience in the mattress industry including Executive Sales and Licensing experience with Spring Air, and Serta.

Mike joined Southerland in February 2020 as Executive Vice President of Operations.