Kurt Amico, president of MidCity Office Furniture, today announced he has hired Bob Palgutt as an account executive. Palgutt joins MidCity with a background in architecture and furniture design, including a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Maryland. A Buffalo resident, Palgutt supports several local causes including Meals on Wheels, the Chron's and Colitis Foundation of WNY, Hospice, and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Prior to MidCity, Bob spent six years with the DatesWeiser Furniture Corp., four years as an estimator/product developer, and two years as a project manager.