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ARTS Awards Presenters Announced
January 8,
2012 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Special Events on January 9, 2012
Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team have announced presenters for the 23rd annual ARTS Awards.
ART is the association for the decorative accessory segment of the home furnishings industry.
Celebrity presenters include: Donna Moss, interior designer, owner of That's Haute and star of HGTV's "Donna Decorates Dallas"; and Dann Foley, lifestyle expert and principal of DANN INC.
Presenters also include Steve Crowder, president and CEO of Guildmaster, as well as representatives from ART and Dallas Market Center.
"We are honored to have each of these individuals act as presenters at the ARTS Awards," said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center. "Their industry expertise, as well as their enthusiasm, will add a special element to the awards ceremony."
Donna Moss launched her interior design business in the early 1980s. Moss was a finalist on season one of Home & Garden Televisions (HGTV) Design Star and is currently the star of the reality show Donna Decorates Dallas, also on HGTV, which premiered in late summer 2011. On each episode, Donna works with her two daughters, Tiffany and Ashley, along with a team of skilled artisans and craftsmen to create unique and timeless home interiors. Moss is also the owner of Thats Haute, a home deÌcor and womens fashion accessories boutique.
Dann Foley, a graduate of Drexel University, began his namesake interior design firm as a senior year project while in college. After more than 24 years in the industry, DANN INC. has gained a following that spans coast-to-coast and around the world. Foleys work has been featured in numerous design and lifestyle magazines. He travels the world speaking on the subjects of design and living well. Foley is currently developing his own lifestyle show with a major network.
Steve Crowder was appointed director, president and CEO of GuildMaster Inc. in 2004. Before joining the company, he served as president of a joint venture between SRCHoldings Corporation and John Deere. Crowder has held various senior management positions in British Telecom and McDonnell Aircraft Company. He has served on the board of directors for SRC Holdings Corporation, The National Center for Employee Ownership, and Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Crowder also is the current president of ART.