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2025 SPEAKERS LIST:
Learn from the industry’s leading educators and speakers

DEB BARRETT

Creative catalyst, design confidante and industry presence for more than 30 years, Deb Barrett has a unique perspective.Her aim is to inspire and energize the design industry.

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KATIE CREEKMORE

Katie Creekmore is the brand director for Creekmore Marketing. She started off as an account manager in 2020, then swiftly moved on to rock the role of a business development manager

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ANN JOHNSON

Ann Johnson brings more than 32 years of experience as a workroom owner. She is a dynamic instructor for seminars and hands-on classes in fabrication,

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JOHN MACKENZIE

John MacKenzie is the CEO and co-founder of Cronopower, a Colorado-based startup that has developed an intelligent charging system for rechargeable battery motors. He began his career as an installer nearly 20 years ago...

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ROGER MAGALHAES

Roger Magalhaes holds numerous certifications from various leading product lines and proprietary installation techniques. He’s a national speaker, a regular columnist for Window Fashion Vision magazine and the...

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VINCE NIGARA

Vince Nigara has 45 years of experience as an entrepreneur in two different industries, 41 of those years specifically in the window covering industry.

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DAVID SANTIAGO

David Santiago is an award-winning designer and owner of Casa Santi Interior Design. His signature trademark, the “Strictly Santi” brand, was created to be as diverse...

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SANDRA VAN SICKLE

Sandra VanSickle, a dedicated leader in the industry, strives to educate, inspire and promote others in the window coverings industry. With her 30+ years of knowledge and workroom experience, Sandra is...

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MICHELE WILLIAMS

Michele Williams is a serial entrepreneur and speaker on a mission to close the financial literacy gap for small businesses. Through her two companies, Scarlet Thread Consulting, a client-facing coaching program...

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CARSON CARBY

Carson Carby is the head account manager at Creekmore Marketing, leading the company’s largest department. She works closely with her team to optimize marketing...

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KATY ENYEART 

Katy Enyeart is passionate about helping businesses achieve their goals through the dynamic power of social media. As the head of social media at Creekmore Marketing, she excels at growing clients’ accounts, building brand awareness...

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WILL LINN

Will Linn, workroom manager at Marquis Design Group, expertly transforms creative designs into stunning realities. From upholstered walls to custom beds, Will ensures every piece meets the highest standards of quality and durability.  

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MADELEINE MACRAE

Madeleine MacRae serves as CEO, Founder and Chief Innovator for Homepro Toolbox, a digital resource center focused on leveraging rock-solid sales, marketing and business education to drive...

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O’D MCKEWAN

O’D McKewan is the product coach for Window Covering World.com He is a master of motorization and a leader in the motorized window covering field.

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KATHY CRAGG PACE

Kathy Cragg Pace is an entrepreneur and elevated design sales specialist who has managed, mentored, and trained over 1000 in-home designers and home improvement sales professionals with...

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DONNA SKUFIS

Donna Skufis’ passion for creating beautiful and unique window treatments and soft home furnishings has propelled her talents into a 43-year-old business...

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VITA VYGOVSKA 

Vitalia (Vita) Vygovska is the founder and CEO of Vitalia Inc., a distinguished custom luxury window treatment atelier serving Architectural Digest-featured designers, renowned architects and leading hospitality organizations.

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