FABB Hall of Fame
GMM’s, DMM’s, Buyers, Industry legends, etc.
FABB Hall of Fame
Is where we award those key players in the industry that are leaders and innovators, selected by the vendor and retailing community for their exceptional retailing expertise and business/fashion acumen.
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.
2023 Winners
See below
2023 Winners
Check back soon for additional winners
Maggie Moore
Burlington
Sharolyn Mays
Nordstrom
Andy Philip
Executeam Resources
Dina Miller
Dillard’s
Peggy Freedman
Amiee Lynn
Geri Olson
Nordstrom
Dina Miller
Dillard’s
Lena Jones
Fantasia
Maggie Moore
Burlington
Andy Philip
Executeam Resources
Sharolyn Mays
Nordstrom
Nelly Nunez-Estevez
Century 21
Peggy Freedman
Amiee Lynn
Jennifer Henn
Fred Meyer
Past Award Winners
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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