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From Home Furnishing Business
Dallas Market Center Names ARTS Awards Presenters
December 1,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Industry, Market, Special Events 
Dallas Market Center and ART, the Creative Home Furnishings Network, have announced a lineup of 17 presenters for the 28th Annual ARTS Awards, which will take place Jan. 20 during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market.
Presenters include:
Susan Andrulis, national sales manager, IMAX
Jan Barboglio, founder of Jan Barboglio
Barclay Butera, founder of Barclay Butera Interiors agency and showrooms
Dwayne Clark, president of Dwayne Clark Interior Design Management Group
Sharon Davis, executive director, ART
Kelli Ellis, interior designer, artist and lifestyle expert
Jack Fleischer, president, Hermitage Lighting Gallery
Bob Gaynor, vice president of Dwayne Clark Interior Design Management Group/accomplished Broadway actor
Jason Harris, founder, The Design Network
Caroline Hipple, president, Norwalk Furniture
Susan Inglis, executive director, Sustainable Furnishings Council
Russ Jones, sales representative, Ivystone
Libby Langdon, interior and product designer, author and makeover television personality
Cindy Morris, president and CEO, Dallas Market Center
Brad Smith, CEO, ELK Group International
Shelley Wald, president, WAC Lighting
Josh Weiss, CEO, Generation Brands
“Many of the most creative and talented leaders in the business will help host a very special evening of recognition,” said Morris. “Together, we are honoring highly respected companies and individuals working tirelessly on behalf of a vibrant and thriving home industry.”
This year’s ARTS Awards program is recognizing top manufacturers, retailers, product designers, interior designers and sales representatives from around the world in 23 categories. In addition, the Academy of Achievement award will be presented to Mark Phillips and a special Legendary Leadership Award being presented to Connie Lineberry.