SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Two-time ORIA president and industry veteran Nasser Rahmanan has died. Rahmanan was the president of rug importer Masterlooms, based in Secaucus, N.J. He founded the company alongside his wife Sheila in 1987, and grew the family-owned business to become one of America's leading hand-woven area rug manufacturers.

A funeral service was held on Oct. 15, and a memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 19.