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WithIt, founded in 1997, encourages and develops leadership, mentoring,
education and career opportunities for women in the home furnishings industry. |
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Members of Women InThe Home
Industries Today (WithIt) have selected the organization’s new
board of directors to serve beginning October 1, 2003.
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| Jackie Hirschhaut |
Jackie Hirschhaut (AFMA) has been named WithIt President,
succeeding Karen McNeill-Harris (McNeill Communications Group),
who assumes the role of Board Chairman.
"The new Board takes on the leadership of WithIt at a very
exciting and promising time for the organization," says Jackie
Hirschhaut. "Our members have accomplished so much and still
have so many opportunities to grow that we all can’t help but be
inspired to be a part of the exhilaration that awaits us in the
coming year," she continued, pointing to the group’s dedication
to networking opportunities, educational initiatives and
mentoring programs.
Other members of the WithIt Executive Committee are: Vice
President/President Elect – Robin Campbell (Stanley Furniture
Company, Inc.); Secretary – Kelly Peterson (House
Beautiful/Hearst Group); and Treasurer – Darlene Leonard (BDO
Seidman, LLP). Executive Committee members serve a one-year
term.
WithIt’s new Vice Presidents / Committee Chairs, serving for
one year, are:
Marketing: Stephanie Lowder (Graphic Solutions, Inc.)
Membership: Deborah Klein (Inside Designer, Inc.)
Mentoring: Sev Ritchie (FurnitureFan)
Education: Kathy Wall (The Media Matters)
Networking: Elaine Sollar Eisen (P.D. Design Studio, Ltd.)
Scholarship: Carolyn Gomez (Mastercraft Interiors)
Regional Vice Presidents serve two-year terms and are
responsible for organizing events and opportunities for members
in their geographic area. They also represent their membership
to the Board. The regional Vice Presidents are:
Atlanta: Heather Paper (Heather J. Paper Consultants)
Chicago: Julie Smith (FurnitureStyle Magazine)
Dallas: Lynn Gerber Jenkins (Independent)
Florida: Marjorie Gilbert (Impact International)
Los Angeles: Judy Anderson-Embury (West Coast Home
Fashions)
New York: Carolyn Starry (Etiquette and Protocol
Consultant)
San Francisco: Linda Carey (Ruddell & Associates)
Virginias/Carolinas: Kathe Holterman (French Heritage)
WithIt has also named several At-Large Board members,
representing various areas of the home furnishings industry.
They are:
Sales Representative: Barbara Jenkins (Kincaid Furniture)
Retailer: Dianne Ray (Garden City Furniture)
Casegoods Manufacturer: Tiffany Mullis (Vanguard
Furniture)
Accessories Manufacturer: Carolyn Kinder (Carolyn Kinder,
Inc.)
Upholstery Manufacturer: Carrie Bleile (Flexsteel
Industries, Inc.)
Supplier/Fabrics: Maureen Owen (MicroFibres, Inc.)
Showrooms/Buildings: Ann Richards (MMPI)
The Board members were chosen on the basis of leadership
qualities, contributions to WithIt, field of expertise and
commitment to Board responsibilities. Their first meeting will
be held during the October International Home Furnishings Market
in High Point. The Board will have a business retreat in early
November to prepare for upcoming events and initiatives.
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