Board Members
We are the only organization that has so many powerful, influential stakeholders sitting on our Board who can really impact change.
- Chad Stark, CEO of STARK
Board Member
Sara Kravet
Vice President, Kravet Furnishings
Sara Kravet is the Vice President of Furniture at Kravet Inc., having joined the family business in 2011. Sara is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied Art History. After graduating, she worked for 1stdibs in New York, honing her love for antique furniture. Sara then moved her life to Boston, where she currently lives with her fiancé, and fell in love with the city’s sense of historicism and fall leaves. Sara has spent the last five years learning the ins and outs of the Kravet Inc. family business through a sales lens in the Boston Kravet showroom and becoming an integral part of the New England design community. Sara joined the Kravet Inc. Furniture team four years ago with a focus on merchandising, education and marketing with a growing passion for product development. Sara is also a member of the Historic New England and Royal Oak Foundation.
Board Member
Mike Gracie,
President, Gracie Studio
Mike Gracie studied pre-law at Northeastern University, but chose to go into the family business instead of proceeding on to law school. While gaining experience as a furniture salesperson at a San Francisco showroom, Mike began pursuing an acting career there. He returned to New York to join the family business and to continue his acting career, appearing in short films and off-Broadway plays. Mike found his greatest satisfactions and rewards in the family business where he has spent a 30 plus year career.
Board Member
Christine Haney
VP Sales & Marketing, Vaughn
Christine Haney joined Vaughan in 2018. Blending commercial and creative expertise, Christine leads the US marketing and PR strategy alongside the flagship sales team, while supporting the showroom network across North America. A key achievement includes a fully integrated global marketing campaign, Made in the Shade: Vaughan X Watts of Love, where Christine’s passion for brand partnerships and business development flourished, while helping those in need.
Prior to Vaughan, Christine worked in both the brand side of the industry for Donghia and Farrow & Ball, as well as for prestigious interior design firms in Los Angeles and Manhattan.
She is a graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, CT and The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre.
A brand ambassador with experience working with teams across North America, the UK, and Europe, Christine lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.
DFA Design Center Liaison
Katie Miner,
General Manager, ADAC
Katie Miner began her career in 1999 as a tradeshow sales manager at AmericasMart after graduating from the College of Charleston. Tackling ever-increasing challenges, she grew to become the Executive Director of Leasing for the Gardens, and later, the Executive Director of Leasing for HOME at AmericasMart. In her current role as General Manager at ADAC, Katie is responsible for overseeing the overall operation of the Center, including: leasing, marketing, property management and operations for over 60 showrooms. Katie has worked with countless notable design icons, such as Darryl Carter, Vern Yip, Charlotte Moss, Nathan Turner, and more. Katie was instrumental in the Center opening to the public in 2012, creating a luxury experience for both the public and entire Southeast design community. She also serves as a board member for Design Centers International.
Board Member
Katie Brockman
VP, Strategic Partnerships, SANDOW and Founder/CEO Katie Brockman & Co.
Katie Brockman joined Sandow Media as Group Publisher and Chief Revenue Officer of Luxe Interiors + Design in September 2017. Luxe is the single most vital voice in the design space today- garnishing significant growth by landing key partnerships, growing digital presence, and expanding the brand’s footprint by launching the Southeast and Naples + Sarasota editions. Previously, Brockman worked at VERANDA for over 14 years as Associate Publisher, where she oversaw seven consecutive years of paging and revenue gains and closed the second largest September/October issue in its 30-year history. She led the launch of the brand’s most effective experiential programs, including The Art of Design Awards and Historic Preservation Summit, and conceived innovative, high-impact native content units, sweepstakes, and more.
Board Member
Margaret Crow
Marketing Director, The Mart