committees
iha committees
The Committees and Councils listed below act as advisory resources to IHA's Board of Directors, staff and the housewares industry and provide valuable services to IHA members. Take a look at what they're doing.
Exhibitor Trade Show Advisory Committee
The Committee provides exhibitors' perspectives on trade show issues, including trade show planning, execution and measurement.
Board Liaison
Paul Cosaro, Picnic Time Inc.
Committee Chairperson
Dan Siegel, Lifetime Brands Inc.
Committee Members
Edmond Aghajanian, EZ Brite Brands, Inc.
Javier Barquin, Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Brendan Bauer, Grand Fusion Housewares
Yossie Bitton, Eva Solo A/S
Glenn Ehrenhaus, Hutzler Mfg. Co., Inc.
Chuck Fraelich, TAG
Sal Gabbay, Gibson Overseas, Inc
Steve Geremia, Cuisinart
Joe Hodorowicz, Keter Group
Mark Hortsman, Buddeez Inc.
Doug Kellam, ZeroWater
Rick Lapine, Hudson Home Group LLC
Yvette Laugier, Peugeot Saveurs North America, LLC
Laura Sommers, Espresso Supply Inc.
Dana Swearengin, Range Kleen
Joe Varano, DKB Household USA Corp.
Liz Wentland, Lifetime Brands, Inc.
Damon Willmott, Joseph Joseph Inc.
Steven Yde, Wahl Clipper
Consumer Engagement Committee
The Committee is focused on creating meaningful opportunities for exhibiting IHA members to engage consumers with the ultimate goal of increasing housewares sales.
Board Liaison
Committee Members
John Collins, Neatfreak
Government Affairs Committee
This Committee plays an integral role in policy development and implementation by providing recommendations and direction on federal legislative and regulatory issues and on initiatives that could impact the business interests of the housewares industry. It also provides guidance on long and short-term grassroots action plans.
Board Liaison
Thomas Nichols, Pretika Corporation
Committee Chairperson
Dale Matschullat, At Counsel, Schiff Hardin LLP
Committee Members
John Armaly, Armaly Brands
John Breeden, Demeyere N.A., LLC
Mike Cantrell, Conair Corp.
Terry Crawford, Conimar Group LLC
Allen Darwin, Triangle Home Fashions
Sal Gabbay, Gibson Overseas, Inc.
James Glenn, Household Essentials, LLC
Linda Graebner, LSG Associates
Steve Greenspon, Honey-Can-Do International LLC
Luke Harms, Whirlpool Corporation
Peggy Hedgpeth, Golden Rabbit
Lindsey Hutzler, Hutzler Mfg. Co., Inc.
Mark Johnson, Newell Brands
Bruce Kaminstein, Casabella - Bradshaw Home
Yvette Laugier, Peugeot Saveurs North America, LLC
Dale Matschullat, Schiff Hardin LLP
Scott Meyer, Zak Designs, Inc.
Elliot Molk, Corelle Brands
Patrick O'Connor, Range Kleen Mfg. Inc.
William Reibl, Fusionbrands LLC
Mark Richmond, Dexas International, Ltd.
Jayme Smaldone, Mighty Mug Inc.
Richard Spitaletta, Lola Products
David Zrike, R Squared Sales and Logistics LLC
Retailer Advisory Council
The Council provides customers' perspectives on trade show issues and input on trade show and product planning, execution and measurement.
Board Liaison
Bill Endres, Select Brands
Council Members
Sheri Best, HEB
Craig Coleman, Macy's
Katie Fischer, Crate and Barrel
John Gehre, The Container Store
Christina Groth, Kroger Co.
Tom Hayes, HomeGoods
Joe Kirby, Imperial Distributors Inc.
Kristen Kunas, Ace Hardware
Robert LeBrun, Big Lots Stores, Inc.
Alex Ogof, Bed Bath & Beyond
Mike Popchuk, Amazon.com
Steve Ronchetto, Walmart Stores, Inc.
Mark Russell, Dollar Tree Stores
Tom Schnitzer, Wayfair
Heather Wells, Target Stores
Specialty Retailer Advisory Council
The Council provides specialty retailers' perspectives on trade show issues and input on trade show and product planning, execution and measurement.
Board Liaison
Scott Henrikson, Dexas International, Ltd.
Council Members
Michele Catalfo-Crowley, Wegmans
Mary Liz Curtin, Leon & Lulu
Jill Foucre, Marcel’s Culinary Inc.
Michael Higdon, National Building Museum
Doug Huemoeller, Kitchen Window
Janis Johnson, Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group
Bob Kratchman, Kitchen Kapers
KC Lapiana, In The Kitchen
Mary Moore, The Cook's Warehouse
Lawrence Oates, KitchenArt-The Store for Cooks
Dave West, Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium
Chris Wiedemer, Cook's World
Global Retailer Advisory Council
The Council of global retailers and distributors provides customers' perspectives on trade show issues and input on trade show and product planning, execution and measurement.
Board Liaison
Steve Greenspon, Honey-Can-Do International LLC
Council Members
Maximo Bach, MercadoLibre, Argentina
Michelle Dickinson, Burton Mcall, UK
Sandra Dobbins, Master Distributors, Australia
James Ge, Euroidea Corporation, China
Leonella Gomez, Kado, El Salvador
David Nourse, Koola World, South Africa
James Karani, Yuwa, Japan
Jackson Liang, Genesis, China
Jonathan Lim, Katrin BJ, Malaysia
Meir Maryena, Tendencias y Conceptos, Mexico
Liz Oldfield, Milly’s, New Zealand
Ben Phillips, Divertimenti, UK
Pavel Stanek, Potten & Pannen, Czech Republic
Susan San Miguel, Gourdo’s, Philippines
Helen Widjaja, PT ACE Hardware, Indonesia
International Business Council
The International Business Council is a special interest group of IHA members, dedicated to helping its membership market and sell their products internationally by sharing information, providing networking opportunities and offering programs to assist, support and educate.
IHA Board Liaison
Neal Asbury, The Legacy Companies
President
Eduardo Lemus, Picnic Time Family of Brands
Vice President
Henrique Boscolo, Winix Inc.
Program Chair
Chris Shipton, Jascor Housewares Inc.
Committee Members
Giancarlo Barzotti, Whitmor
Jennifer Dennie, Progressive International
Allison Elgar Suveges, True Brands
Jan Murtagh, Component Design Northwest, Inc.
Lily Sei, Full Circle Brands
Young Professionals Advisory Council
The Council assists IHA in making the Show more meaningful for a younger audience and offers advice on how to bring more young people into the industry.
Board Liaison
Melissa Kieling, PackIt, LLC
Council Members
Isabel Barabicho, International Housewares Association
Lea Belzer-Adams, Companion Group
Rishi Gopaul, Lapine Associates
Emily Green, Lifetime Brands
Lauren Greenwood, YouCopia
Megan Grennan, Architec
Matt Henrikson, Dexas International, Ltd.
Alex Kaminstein, Casabella - Bradshaw Home
Jennifer Lucas, Groupe SEB USA
Daniel Seehoff, Sophistiplate, LLC
David Seguin, Honey-Can-Do International LLC
Trey Steidle, John Ritzenthaler Company
Andy Tonken, Sohistiplate, LLC
Kevin Whalen, DKB Household USA Corp.
Sarah Wilson, International Housewares Association