People are the lifeblood of the home furnishings industry. This month, we highlight 20+ individuals that we believe will have outsize impact on the home accent business. Whether they are newly appointed or promoted industry executives, intrepid souls who are daring to launch or revive a business or take on an adversary, or creative types who promise to set the design world on fire, these are the people we are watching in 2022 and beyond.
Patti Carpenter, Carpenter + Company
Jane Dagmi, High Point X Design
Tammy Nagem, High Point Market Authority
Phantila Phataraprasit, Sabai Design
Brad Priest, J& B Home Décor & Gifts
Kelly Richardson, The Farmhouse Store
Dave Savula, Jo Ann Miller Marshall, Dallas Market Center
Catherine Sylvester, Interior Define
Editor-in-Chief Allison Zisko first joined HFN in 1998 and spent many years covering the tabletop category before widening her scope to all home furnishings. In her current role, she oversees all aspects of HFN, including its print and digital products, and represents the brand at home and abroad through presentations, panel discussions and HFN’s podcast, The Inside Scoop.
