GMM's, DMM's, Buyers, Industry Legends, Etc.
Industry Legends – Key players in the industry that are outstanding, dedicated and committed, who differentiate themselves from the norm and have proven throughout the years that they have the ability to sustain.
2024
Hall of Fame
Karen Daoust
Kohl’s
EVP GMM, Sephora,
Footwear, and Accessories
2023
Hall of Fame
Maggie Moore
Burlington Stores
Merchandise Manager
for Jewelry, Watches and Hair
Past Award Winners
- 2024
Samantha Tessaro
Dillard's
Corporate Buyer, Men’s & Women’s Sunglasses, Ladies Belts
- 2024
Rebecca Schneider
JCPenny
Design Director for Handbags, Men & Women’s Footwear, Fashion Accessories
- 2024
Lucienne Zephirin
Burlington Stores
Senior Buyer, Ladies Fashion Accessories, Belts & Sunglasses
- 2024
Laurie Pridgeon
Collection XIIX
EVP of Handbags
- 2024
Lainey Gold
U.S. Polo Association
President, Ladies Division
- 2024
Karen Daoust
Khol's
SVP, GMM. Sephora, Footwear, Accessories
- 2024
Brett Fialkoff
Centric Brands
EVP Division Head Jewelry
- 2024
Bianca Caveny
HSN
Buyer II, Merchandising
- 2023
Peggy Freedman
Amiee Lynn
Director of Licensing for Amiee Lynn and PBS Home
- 2023
Dina Miller
Dillard’s
DMM
- 2023
Andy Philip
Executeam Resources
President and Founder
- 2023
Sharolyn Mays
Nordstrom
Buyer, Women’s and Men’s Soft Accessories and Belts
- 2023
Maggie Moore
Burlington
Merchandise Manager for Jewelry, Watches and Hair
2024
- Karen Daoust SVP, GMM. Sephora, Footwear, Accessories, Khol’s
- Rebecca Schneider Design Director for Handbags, Men & Women’s Footwear, Fashion Accessories, JCPenney
- Samantha Tessaro Corporate Buyer, Men’s & Women’s Sunglasses, Ladies Belts, Dillard’s
- Bianca Caveny Buyer II, Merchandising, HSN
- Lucienne Zephirin Senior Buyer, Ladies Fashion Accessories, Belts & Sunglasses, Burlington Stores
- Lainey Goldberg President, Ladies Division, U.S. Polo Association
- Brett Fialkoff EVP Division Head Jewelry, Centric Brands
- Laurie Pridgeon EVP of Handbags Collection XIIX
2023
- Dina Miller DMM, Dillard’s
- Maggie Moore Merchandise Manager for Jewelry, Watches and Hair, Burlington
- Sharolyn Mays Buyer Women’s and Men’s Soft Accessories and Belts, Nordstrom
- Andy Philip President & Founder, Execu-Team Resources
- Peggy Friedman Director of Licensing for Amiee Lynn and PBS Home
2019
- Marcy RiversVP DMM Jewelry and Fashion Accessories, Belk
- Shirley ChenBuyer Jewelry, Fashion Accessories, Neiman Marcus Last Call
- Rebecca Cox Accessories/Sunglasses/Belts Multi Channel Buyer, Nordstrom Rack
- Wendy JohnsonProduct Development Director, JC Penney
- Margaret DesalvoMulti-Channel Fashion Jewelry Buyer, Nordstrom
- Ron D’AngeloEVP Sales, Collection 18
- Rita Polidori O’BrienVP Marketing & Communications, United Legwear & Apparel Co.
- Mark OdenheimerVP Sales, E. Gluck Corporation
2017
- LINCOLN MOORE SVP GMM, Women’s Footwear, Jewelry, Handbags & Accessories, Saks Fifth Avenue
- STEPHANIE SOLOMON VP and Fashion Director, Lord & Taylor
- HEATHER SCHMIDLE GVP Omni DMM – Handbags, Accessories & Gifts, Macy’s
- ELIZABETH WHITE VP DMM Fashion Jewelry, Charming Charlie
- DIANE MCKNIGHT DVP, Accessories, Beauty and Intimate Apparel, Sears
- TERRI GOLD Omni Channel Designer Jewelry Buyer, Neiman Marcus
- CARLY HORWITZ Omni Buyer, Trend Fashion Jewelry, Bloomingdale’s
- MAILE RASKE DMM Ladies Accessories and Intimate Apparel, Gabriel Brothers
- ELLEN MINGA Senior Buyer, Handbags and Wallets, JCPenney
- CAITLIN PACHUTA Buyer, Fashion Accessories, Von Maur
- MIRANDA STOYKO Buyer, Ladies Accessories, Hudson’s Bay
- CAREY HOFLE Buyer, Jewelry and Watches, Beall’s Department Stores
- DEE GALLAGHER Buyer, Handbags and Watches, Stein Mart
- CASEY REHFUSS Buyer, Branded and Boxed Jewelry, Burlington Stores
2015
- Jennifer Wesch Bebe
- Pamela McElroy Belk
- Becky Jaeger Bon-Ton Stores
- Evelyn Fisher Boscov’s
- Sophia Chen Burlington Coat Factory
- Melissa Sanders Dillard’s
- Lisa Raia Dressbarn
- Angie Lindsley Gabriel Brothers
- Destiny Shaw Hudson’s Bay Co
- Nancy Pastor Macy’s
- Selena Egert Nordstrom Rack
- Jennifer Dow Neiman Marcus
- Aroom Han Shopbop
- Lou Ann Talbi Von Maur
2013
- Liz Rodbell Lord & Taylor/Hudson’s Bay Co.
- Michele Breslin Macy’s Merchandising Group
- Tim Byrket Payless ShoeSource
- Paula Lewandowski Bon-Ton Stores
- Melanie Wempe Shopko
- Jamie Barry Century 21 Department Stores
- Saundra Rieszer Ross Stores
- Makiko Tada Piperlime
- Erica Russo Bloomingdale’s
- Leslie Dorfler Fred Meyer
- Lauren Smith QVC
- Laura Nelson Stage Stores
- Rachel Lopes Dias Nordstrom Rack
- Kate Keifer Tracy Lord & Taylor
2011
- June Ley Bealls Outlet/Burkes Outlet
- Ginny Johnson Belk
- Joyce Packman Bloomingdale’s
- Stacey Manary Buckle
- Stephanie Mourao Dillard’s
- Nancy Behrendt Ebags.com/Handbags.com
- Laura C. Martinez JCPenney
- Helen Cain Lord & Taylor
- Risa Alper Marmi
- Lynne Lindley Rue21
- Marnie Newkirk Saks Fifth Avenue
- Lorrie Milligan Cassidy Stein Mart
- Gretchen Deutmeyer Von Maur
2018
- Maci Mayo Buyer, Jewelry, Fashion Accessories, Hosiery, Legwear and Spanx, Dillard’s
- Anne Sterling VP DMM Handbags & Accessories, Burlington
- Beth Jones Senior Manager, Exclusive and Private Brand Accessories, Kohl’s
Adele Pinto Buyer, Handbags and Small Leathergoods, Century 21- Renee Cohen President of Steve Madden Belts and Madden Girl Bags, Steve Madden
- Lisa Nunziata President, Handbag Division, Collection 18
2016
- DAVID NERI VP/GMM Center Core, Belk
- DAVID LAW VP/GMM Center Core, Hudson’s Bay/Lord & Taylor
- LORI MARTEN VP/DMM Accessories and At Home, Nordstrom
- TERI GAKOS VP/DMM Center Core, Saks Off Fifth
- JACQUELYNE MADDOX VP Jewelry & Gifts, Francesca’s
- JOHN RUGGIERI VP/DMM Accessories, Charming Charlie
- CHRISTINE MERRICK VP/DMM Ladies’ Shoes & Handbags, Lord & Taylor
- KRISTY LUERKENS DMM Jewelry, Von Maur
- MEGAN SEITZ Senior Buyer, Handbags, Kohl’s
- JOAN VELASCO-PINEDA Senior Buyer Fashion Jewelry, JCPenney
- KATIE SHIELDS Buyer, Handbags & small Purse Accessories Boscov’s Department Store
- PATTI HALL Buyer, Handbags, Footwear & Legwear, Gordmans
- ANNA THOMPSON-SEXE Buyer, Fashion Jewelry, Target
- NANETTE SAHA Buyer Fine Jewelry, Stage Stores
- KATIE HUFFNAGLE Buyer, Jewelry, Burlington Stores
- JEANIE NGUYEN Buyer, Ladies Socks & Hosiery, Backpacks, Sunglasses, Watches and Gifts, Kroger/Fred Meyer
2014
- Robin Lee Lord & Taylor
- Ramin Mozafari Kohl’s
- Macy’s Garth Leas
- Stacie Borteck Bloomingdales.com
- Kathy Thomas Belk
- Dawn Harris Charming Charlie
- Brittany Moeller DSW
- Tai Camper South Moon Under
- Kelsey Doub Irresistibles
- Rebecca Harper Boscov’s
- Donna Szabo Dressbarn
- Kelly Griffin Christopher & Banks
2012
- MaryAnne Morin Lord & Taylor
- Kasia Romo Charming Charlie
- Janet Nickerson JCPenney
- Kay White Dillard’s
- Michelle Vlahoyiannis Sears
- Eileen Tetreault Zappos
- Seana Kimzey Payless ShoeSource
- Sheila Sciocchetti Charlotte Russe
- Ariane Braverman Henri Bendel
- Cathie Wrona Belk
- Cheryl Ernst Julian Gold
- Dana Hauser Levey HauteLook
- Darcie Reeping DSW
- Doreen McFadden Chico’s
- Jennifer Asatur Saks Fifth Avenue
- Karen McGuire The Bon-Ton Stores
- Marjorie Griffith HSN
