Shop! Governance
Shop! Officers
Chairman
Bruce Barteldt
Chief Innovation Officer
Little
Executive Director
Paul Hagar
Shop Environments Association
Vice Chairman
Brad Stewart
Executive Vice President
Hera Lighting, LP
Treasurer
Francisco DeJesus
President & CEO
Universal Display & Fixtures
Past President
Joel Katterhagen
President
B&N Industries
Board of Directors
Ron Apel
Ex-Sell Sales & Merchandising
Ryan Brevda
Ryan Scott, Inc.
Cynthia Hirsch
Collaborative Design Strategies
John Jaffke
DJ Jaffke Consulting
Ellen Johnson
Noa Brands
Lynn Knutson
Artitalia Group Inc.
Ken Nisch
JGA
Jim Scarpone
Shawmut Design + Construction
Kevin Tierney
Tarkett
Hubert Van Doorne
Nexmosphere B.V.
Steve Varon
Crown Metal Manufacturing Company
Rachel Zsembery
Bergmeyer Associates
Shop! Team
Paul Hagar
Executive Director
phagar@staff.shopassociation.org
Katie Geraghty
General Manager
+1-212-297-2114
kgeraghty@staff.shopassociation.org
Global Development
Leo van de Polder, MaRC
Global Development Director,
Global Education Manager,
+31 (0)6 5108 2565
lpolder@shopassociation.org
Sales: Advertising & Sponsorship
Daniel Chase
dchase@staff.shopassociation.org
Membership and Awards
Emily Brochstein
Membership and Awards Director
ebrochstein@staff.shopassociation.org
Events & Meetings
Libby Settle
Meetings Manager
Lsettle@staff.shopassociation.org
Marketing & Communications
Alexandra Ozerkis
VP, Marketing & Communications
Aozerkis@staff.shopassociation.org
Jaishri Atri
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Jatri@staff.shopassociation.org
Council Members are responsible for leading and managing all operational activities of the association in accordance with the current strategic plan and under the guidance of the Board of Directors. To learn more about how to get involved with Shop, please contact kgeraghty@staff.shopassociation.org.
Creative Council
Creative Council Member is responsible for:
- sharing best practices in trends, materials and design to help retailers and brands be on the forefront of what is shaping retail
- representing the designer and visual merchandisers member needs
- identifying content and value-add programs to retain and attract these members
Global Council
Global Council Members are responsible for:
- Enhancing Shop’s offerings to the industry through global best practices and to connect members worldwide.
- Representing geographical locations around the world and work together to offer valuable programs that benefit the entire Shop community.
Producer Council
Producer Council Members are responsible for:
- sharing best practices on manufacturing and production. Discuss key business issues impacting producer members. Be available to consult staff on industry insights, materials, procedures, etc.
- assist staff in recruiting expert speakers, writers, etc. for association events, whitepapers, podcasts, etc.
- be spokesperson for the association in member recruiting efforts.
Retailer & Brand Council
Retailer & Brand Council Members are responsible for:
- Address the needs of the constantly changing industry and to enhance the customer experience at retail.
- Represent the needs of Shop’s Retailer and Brand clients by communicating, participating, and advocating for Shop.
Service Provider Council
Service Provider Members are responsible for:
- sharing best practices for service providers. Discuss key business issues impacting this type of member. Be available to consult staff on industry insights, materials, procedures, etc.
- assist staff in recruiting expert speakers, writers, etc. for association events, whitepapers, podcasts, etc.
- be spokesperson for the association in member recruiting efforts.
Advisory Groups
Awards & Competitions
Awards & Competitions Advisory Group is responsible for:
- Featuring talent to the industry to maximize exposure to Brand and Retailer customers.
- Assure that Shop’s competition and awards programs hold the highest standard(s) to display work and maximize member participation.
Events & Happenings
Events & Happenings Advisory Group is responsible for:
- Contribute to the development of dynamic industry events that connect all facets of Shop member segments – brands, retailers, designers and suppliers.
- Create unique opportunities for virtual and in-person collaboration and networking that attract and represent all segments of the industry.
Education & Research
Education & Research Advisory Group is responsible for:
- Curating content for the industry to maximize exposure to each member segment and potential customers.
- Assure that Shop’s research and educational programs hold the highest standard(s) to advance the profession and maximize member participation.
Growth & Outreach
Growth & Outreach Advisory Group is responsible for:
- Identifying unique offerings to attract diverse audiences.
- Assure that Shop’s growth and outreach advances the profession and maximizes member participation.
