Culp, Inc. Announces New Vice President of Human Resources

Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CFI) announced today that the company has named Teresa Huffman, vice president of human resources, effective February 1, 2008. Huffman will have overall responsibility for management of the human resources function for Culp. She will report directly to Frank Saxon, president and chief executive officer. Since 2004, Huffman has served as assistant vice president of human resources for the company. She joined Culp in 1986 and has served in progressively more responsible roles, all within the human resources department. Huffman holds a bachelors degree in Business Administration and Economics from High Point University. "Teresa has been with us for more than 22 years, and has consistently provided dedicated service to Culp and its employees,” said Saxon. "She is well qualified to take on this important role for Culp with a deep understanding of our business and critical insight into managing our most valuable asset – our associates. Teresa will be an important member of our management team as we continue to execute our strategy in today’s global marketplace.” Culp, Inc. is one of the world’s largest marketers of mattress fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for furniture. The company’s fabrics are used principally in the production of bedding products and residential and commercial upholstered furniture.