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The Ghent Family Story
Crafted with Care. Delivered with Precision. Trusted for Over 40 Years.
Proudly Made in the USA, Ghent crafts premium whiteboards, glassboards, and mobile solutions designed for today’s workspaces. Built to last, easy to customize, and delivered fast to elevate collaboration.
A Family's Craftmanship.
George and Mary Alice Leasure founded Ghent in the dust of an old powder plant. As a small family business, they started by following in the footsteps of bigger competitors. But as the company—and family—grew, and our name became known for award-winning craftsmanship and innovation, we stepped out of the shadows and into our own.
Crafted with Care. Delivered with Precision. Trusted for Over 40 Years.
Ghent creates premium, USA-made whiteboards, glassboards, and mobile solutions built for modern workspaces. Customizable, durable, and designed to boost collaboration—delivered fast and made to last.
A Family's Craftmanship
George and Mary Alice Leasure founded Ghent in the dust of an old powder plant. As a small family business, they started by following in the footsteps of bigger competitors. But as the company—and family—grew, and our name became known for award-winning craftsmanship and innovation, we stepped out of the shadows and into our own.
Ghent Family History
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1976: Ghent founded by George and Mary Alice Leasure.
Ghent ranks #28 on the INC. 500.
1986: Ghent acquires Waddell Furniture.
1992: Ghent moves to a new facility in Lebanon, OH.
2010: Cincinnati Manny Award presented to Ghent for "Best Place to Work"
2014: GMi wins Warren County’s Community Service Award.
2006: Ghent acquires VividBoard as a division.
2011: GMi becomes parent brand of Ghent, Waddell, and VividBoard.
2018: GMi Companies debuts new showroom at the MART.
2022: Ghent announces "One Brand"
2018: GMi – INDEAL Best Marketing; Ghent – Manufacturer of the Year.
2024: GRVT wins Ghent’s first Best of NeoCon Innovation award.
1976: Ghent founded by the Leasures.
1982: Ghent ranks #28 on the INC. 500 list.
1986: Ghent acquires Waddell Furniture.
1992: Ghent moves to new facility in Lebanon, OH.
2006: Ghent acquires VividBoard custom solutions.
2011: GMi Companies becomes parent brand of Ghent, Waddell, and VividBoard.
2018: GMi debuts showroom at the MART.
2022: Ghent merges brands.
2010: Cincinnati Manny Award presented to Ghent for "Best Place to Work".
2014: Warren County honors GMi for community service.
2018: GMi wins INDEAL; Ghent named Manufacturer of the Year.
2024: GRVT wins NeoCon Innovation award.
