Sara Lyke Steps Down As Executive Director of WithIt

Furniture World News Desk on 7/6/2015

WithIt reported that Executive Director Sara Lyke will be leaving the organization after 13 years of service. 

A statement released by the organization dedicated to the belief that women should play a major role in the growth and future of the home and furnishings industries, noted that, "During her tenure as Executive Director, our organization has enjoyed 12 years of annual WOW Awards honoring more than 65 women in our industry. This number of honorees does not count the many nominees that were submitted by home industry professionals. Twelve successful annual educational conferences were held with more than 1100 women and men participating. We appreciate her efforts to help raise funds to support the mission of WithIt. She has worked on committees for the Furniture Hall of Fame and the High Point University Advisory board. The Scholarship Foundation Fund has increased three fold under her leadership. We would like to thank Sara for her many years of service to WithIt and to its members. We appreciate the time Sara has spent at the helm and are committed to move the organization forward with a smooth transition of leadership."

The Board of Directors has elected Mona Delia as the Interim Executive Director. The WithIt organization will be conducting a formal search for an Executive Director. Applications will now be accepted for the Executive Director position. Interested parties may submit their resume to administrator@withit.org.

About WithIt: WithIt was formed in 1997 to attract women in the home and furnishings industries and support their multi-dimensional career paths. It’s a not-for-profit network based in North Carolina and supported by companies such as Leggett & Platt, Broyhill and International Market Centers. Its main purpose is to encourage and develop leadership, mentoring, education and networking opportunity for professional women in the home and furnishings industries. Discover how you can join the only association dedicated to encouraging and developing leadership, education and opportunity for professional women at www.WithIt.org.