GHTA Committees

Below is a list of our current committees and chairpersons.
We are always looking to have individuals join us in our effort to
strengthen the industry. 

If there's a committee you are interested in,or you have ideas you'd like to share,
please email our Association Coordinator, Jen Saunders, at  info@giftandhome.org. 

Gift & Home Trade Association Committees

  • Diversity + Inclusion Committee

    Co-Chair:‍ Janice Christensen, nora fleming
    Co-Chair: Andrea Padilla, Transpac ‍

    Committee Members: Adriana de Mello, de Mello Co; Richard Freeman, DM Merchandising; Terence Morris, AndMore

  • Education Committee

    Co-Chairs: Chuck Fraelich, tag; Julia Higgins, Two’s Company

    Members: Angelina Blackmon, Liza’s USA; Lane Dierke, KBD Sales; Sara Enzbrenner, See Sales Management; Jacquie Kaiser, Portico Collection; Nicholas Vafakas, and! Sales; Bob Watson, The Link Companies

  • Long Range Planning Committee

    Co-Chair: Andy Bjork, Ivystone

    Members: Cole Daugherty, Dallas Market Center

  • Marketing Committee

    Co-Chairs: Cole Daugherty, Dallas Market Center; RaeLee Walton, Roadrunners LLC

    Members:

  • Membership Committee

    Co-Chairs: Lindsay Darrah DeMyer. Darrah & Co; Emalee Hoffman, CMA Gifts

    Members: Taylor Brunson, Softies; Kurt Carr, Vickerman; Noel Cline, Swig Life; Randa Crisler, Portico Collection; Steve Johnson, Johnson Waters Marketing; Matthew Mathiasen, NY Now; Landon Metts, MC Nexus, Chantelle Schneider, DEMDACO; Nicholas Vafakas, andSales; Sydney Woern, Primitives by Kathy

  • Nominating Committee

    Chair: Raelee Walton, Roadrunners LLC

    Members:

  • Retail Advisory Committee

    Co-Chairs: Kristin Sprague, Rare Beauty Brands; Nikki Creveling, Ritz Sisters

    Members: Ashley Alderson, The Boutique Hub; Tosha Grebe Pearson, Road Runners; Jeff Harper, The Harper Group; Lexie Robinson, Fred & Friends; Adam Schrier, Creative Co-op

  • Advocacy Committee

    Co-Chairs: Trudi Bartow, Unemployed Philosophers Guild; Ryan Martz, Fire & Pine

    Members: Terri Harwood, MarketTime; Adam Schrier, Creative Co-Op; Bob Watson, The Link Companies

  • Sponsorship Committee

    Co-Chairs: Shalyn Batson, Rifle Paper Company; Marla Boyd, Just Got 2 Have It!

    Members: Cheri Lantz, GRN Covington

  • Conference Site Selection Committee

    Chair: Kelly Bristol, Just Got 2 Have It!

    Members: Jessica Barile, Designworks Collective; Jeanne Claire, andSales!; Cash Claridge, RAZ Imports; Amber Scoggins, Creative Co-op

2026 GHTA Annual Conference Committees

  • Conference Chair: Alison Blackmore, Just Got 2 Have It!

  • Content Co-Chairs: Alison Blackmore, Just Got 2 Have It!; Kate Duff, Claxton Consulting

    Members: Dorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE; Nicola Espinet, David Youngson & Associates; Emalee Hoffman, CMA Gifts; Thom Petrowiski, tag

  • Auction Co-Chairs: Ashley Miller, Gib Carson & Assoc.; Patrick Retzer, Streamline NYC

    Members: Bart Moffitt, Stephen Joseph Gifts; Delaney Womack, NEST Reps

  • AV & Technology Co-Chairs: Camille Claire; Stephen Molok, CORE Elements

    Members:

  • Give Back Co-Chairs: Jill Novak, Shiraleah; Andrea Padilla, Transpac Brands

    Members: Lane Dierke, KBD Sales; Christina Graff, Just Got 2 Have It!; Amanda Marsh, Swig Life; Rebeka Moomau, Portico Collections

If there's a committee you are interested in, or you have ideas you'd like to share,
please email our Association Coordinator, Jen Saunders at info@giftandhome.org.