INTERVIEW
Bill Papettas, President and CEO of Mattress Warehouse, is no stranger to the retail industry. After graduating from Rutgers University, Bill has spent his entire career in Retail Management. He began at Radio Shack where he progressively grew his career over 19 years, ultimately being responsible for 600+ stores. From there, Bill continued to make his mark on companies such as The Good Year Tire and Rubber Company where he served as GM for the Just Tires chain of stores and Oreck before joining Mattress Warehouse in 2013. Bill served as the company’s Senior Vice President of Sales before taking on role of President in 2018. In 2021, Bill was appointed Chief Executive Officer where he continues to lead the company’s growth and strategy as one of the nation’s top mattress retailers. His enthusiasm for his work is evident, knowing that customers’ lives are improved through quality sleep. Mattress Warehouse is headquartered in Frederick, MD and with over 300 stores, continues to grow throughout the East Coast.
Bill resides in Delaware with his wife. He has two grown children, who both serve as a great source of pride for him. Bill has a passion for all things music, which includes playing guitar in his band during his spare time.