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WithIt, Names 2016 Board Of Directors

Furniture World News Desk on 2/22/2016


The WithIt Board of Directors recently announced two new vice presidents, Lorri Kelley of Palliser Furniture and Pamela Thomas of Universal Furniture, that have joined the board in 2016.

The 2016 WithIt Board of Directors includes:

WithIt Chair: Betty Lyn Eller, Manhattan Magnolia
President, Violette Forman, Havertys
First Vice President/President-Elect; Dorian Stacy Sims, Stacy Furniture & Design
Treasurer: Anita Wimmer, Stanley Furniture Co.
Secretary: Lark Shirley-Stevens, Furniture First

Vice Presidents and Committee Chairs are:
Marketing: Laura Holland, Heritage Home Group
Education: Lorri Kelley, Palliser Furniture
Membership: Jeanie Viars, Valdese Weavers
Business Development: Andrea Maricich, Let’s Get Original
Scholarship: Karen Fallon, Heritage Home Group
Manufacturing: Pamela Thomas, Universal Furniture
Connections: Samantha Peloquin, Lexington Home Brands
Supplier Division: Vicki Payne, Cutters Productions

Amy Van Dorp is the organization’s Managing Director.

WithIt has many events planned for 2016.

  • WithIt will present its 2016 WOW Awards during a dinner and reception event on Friday, April 15, 2016 in High Point, North Carolina. The annual WOW Awards honor the achievements of home and furnishings professionals and businesses that embody the organization's mission. Sponsorship and tickets are available. 

  • WITHIT New York Design Tour will be held from Friday, May 13 through Monday, May 16. The event will open Friday evening with a special backstage tour at the New York City Ballet with several dancers, followed by a champagne reception and performance. Saturday and Sunday will be filled with museum tours, retail therapy and surprises. Monday we will be behind the scenes with designers, makers and creative talent for an exclusive inside look at their studios. We will close Monday evening with a farewell dinner and special guest.

  • Each year WithIt presents its Professional Conference. This year the conference will be held June 12-14, 2016 in historic Charleston, South Carolina. During the annual conference WithIt provides the opportunity to hear dynamic speakers share perspective on important issues that we all face, leadership development workshops along with networking opportunities to engage with other talented industry professionals. 

More About WithIt: WithIt was formed in 1997 for women in the home and furnishings industries in order to support their multi-dimensional career paths. The not-for-profit network is based in North Carolina and supported by leading companies across the industry including their platinum sponsors International Market Centers and Heritage Home Group. WithIt’s purpose is to encourage and develop leadership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities for professional women in the home and furnishings industries For more information on sponsorship and registration for the WOW Awards, New York Design Tour and the Professional Conference, visit, WithIt.org.